CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Boeing
[NYSE:BA] programs were honored today with Aviation Week Laureate
Awards for extraordinary achievements in aerospace.
Boeing's ecoDemonstrator program was recognized in the
Commercial Aviation Sustainability category. The ecoDemonstrator
takes promising technologies out of the lab and into a flying test
bed to solve real-world challenges for airlines, passengers and the
environment. These technologies focus on enhancing safety; reducing
fuel use, emissions and noise; using more environmentally
responsible materials; and improving cabin amenities to make flying
more enjoyable for passengers.
"We are honored to win the first-ever Laureate Award in the
Commercial Aviation Sustainability category," said Kourosh Hadi, director of Airplane Product
Development. "Sustainability is the foundational element of the
ecoDemonstrator program, and it's exciting to be recognized for our
innovative and collaborative leadership on projects that are truly
making a difference in our industry."
In partnership with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA),
Boeing's Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program was
recognized in the Defense Weapons Platforms category. The MDA and
Boeing completed a historic missile defense test earlier this year.
For the first time, two GMD system
interceptors were launched to destroy a threat-representative
target, validating the fielded system protects the United States from intercontinental
ballistic missiles. This is GMD's third Laureate Award; the program
was also recognized in 2015 and 2018.
"The data collected from this test will enhance missile defense
for years to come and solidify confidence in the system," said
Paul Smith, GMD vice president and
program director. "We are proud to be recognized for this work that
demonstrated, and will continue to increase, the system's
reliability to outpace the ever advancing threat."
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and
leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a
legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in
technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in
its people and future growth.
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