Jul 3 2008
The Boeing Company during this month's Farnborough International Airshow will spotlight a range of pioneering technologies that will help develop a sustainable future for the global aerospace industry.
Boeing 777-300ER
"We're working across Boeing to develop and deliver technology in our products that drive the efficiencies and environmental performance that have become so important to our customers," said Tom Downey, senior vice president, Communications. "As fuel costs rise, we continue to see demand for the benefits that our new products and services deliver."
The Boeing exhibit on the show grounds highlights technologies the company is implementing now and researching for the future to improve the environmental performance of its products and the air transportation system. In addition, Air India -- India's national flag carrier -- will display a new, fuel-efficient Boeing 777-300ER.
Boeing's defense showcase will include a daily flying demonstration by its advanced, combat-proven, multirole strike fighter -- the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The company and its customers will also display the C-17 Globemaster III military transport, F-15C Eagle fighter jet, the CH-47 Chinook medium-lift helicopter, Harpoon and SLAM-ER missiles and ScanEagle unmanned air vehicle.
Boeing will hold a series of briefings on key programs and issues throughout the show. Each day, media should check the briefing schedule at the media centre and the Boeing media chalet, situated in Chalet Row B, for updates.
The Boeing schedule (follows in detail) begins on Monday, July 14 with a press conference at 0930 hosted by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson. On the same day at 1100, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems President and CEO Jim Albaugh and the leaders of the IDS businesses will discuss current defense trends and opportunities. On Tuesday, July 15, Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 Dreamliner program, will hold a press conference at 0900.