Boeing’s Frontier magazine April edition is available for download here:
This month’s issue include the cover story
“ALL ABOUT THE FUTURE”
about Boeing’s “Phantom Works” organization and its 2000 employees working on projects ranging from toaster sized nanosatellites to a 410 foot long skyhook , a neutrally buoyant aircraft
In the Commercial Airplanes article
“THE BIG MOVE” the moving assembly line used successfully in the production of the 717 and 737′s is implemented for the production of the twin aisle 777.
In Defense, Space and Security
The Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey which has become workhorse for U.S. Marines is discussed. The article features Marines who are incorporating its unique tilt-rotor capabilities into their training. A Boeing photographer took photos for Frontiers of Marines practicing special insertion, extraction and other techniques from the back of a moving or hovering Osprey.
In Engineering “Technology Chasers”
Advances are being made by Boeing teams in the Platform Systems and Subsystems in developing directed-energy weapons to lighter and far more efficient batteries. It’s the largest of eight technology domains established by Boeing to help ensure new technologies are ready when they are needed — and provide the company a competitive advantage.
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