June 2009, Issue 14

In this issue of Point-to-Point, Director of Product Strategy, Jeff VerWey, discusses how the Boeing airplane product strategy focuses on broad range of potential product line upgrades and new airplane designs to develop solutions that will help our customers during the current economic turmoil and when market growth resumes. Director of Sales and Marketing Operations, Bill Collins tells how production rate decisions take into account the interests of our customers, suppliers, employees and stockholders, for the health of the industry as a whole. We recap Noteworthy Developments, including key program milestones. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future Point-to-Point articles.

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Aviation Confronts the Challenge of Climate Change
Jeff VerWey
Boeing Commercial Airplanes


Product Strategy During a time of market transition

Market uncertainty and fuel-price volatility have created real tension in our industry. Boeing product strategy takes current economic conditions into account, along with an understanding of long-term market drivers, to guide development of airplane products and services that will help our customers thrive in a cyclic industry..
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Aircraft Financiers Are Helping Shape Potential Aviation Regulation
Bill Collins, Director
Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Production rates perspective

Production rates have broad impact on the industry, affecting airlines, suppliers, stockholders, employees, and ultimately, the flying public. Any adjustments must reflect the lead time for parts and components of the particular airplane model and size. The objective is to make incremental change and smooth transition to minimize disruptive swings.
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Aircraft Financiers Are Helping Shape Potential Aviation Regulation
737 New Interior

New interior, performance boost for 737

The Sky Interior for the 737 family features 787-style sculpted sidewalls and window reveals that help passengers connect to the flying experience. Larger overhead storage bins pivot out of the way in flight to add to the sense of openness. Redesigned passenger service panels above the seats are more attractive and convenient, while systems upgrades throughout the airplane bring advantages in efficiency.
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