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T-45 Training System Boeing produced the two-seat T-45 Goshawk
as part of a fully integrated training system used
by the U.S. Navy to prepare pilots to operate the
fl eet’s carrier-based jets. The system includes ad-
vanced fl ight and instrument simulators, computer-
assisted classroom instruction and a computerized
tracking and record-keeping system. More than
3,500 U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and international
student naval aviators have earned their Wings
of Gold in the T-45A and C. The reliable, cost-
effective Goshawk has logged more than 900,000
fl ight hours since entering service in 1992. Boeing
completed its contract to produce 221 aircraft
in 2009. Boeing also plays a role on the T-45’s
industry support team.
2009 deliveries: 7
Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
(TDRS) System
Boeing is building the newest TDRS spacecraft for
NASA under a contract awarded in 2007. TDRS-K
and TDRS-L will become part of the Tracking and
Data Relay Satellite System, which is the primary
source of voice, data and telemetry for the space
shuttle and the International Space Station.
TDRS also provides satellite communication and
science data relay services for low-Earth orbiting
spacecraft, including the Hubble Space Telescope.
The two new satellites are scheduled for launch in
2012 and 2013. Boeing built three of the previous-
generation spacecraft, designated TDRS-H, -I
and -J, which were launched in 2000 and 2002.
All three Boeing-built TDRS spacecraft are part of
an eight-satellite constellation in operation today,
providing vital services to NASA and the United
States’ space programs.
Training Systems & Services (TS&S) TS&S delivers comprehensive training systems,
support services and mission planning solutions
for Boeing Defense, Space & Security, as well as
for non-Boeing programs and systems. Award-
winning training solutions encompass software,
hardware, networked systems, and training
centers for customized programs that enable fl ight
students to train as they would fi ght in theater.
More than 1,000 on-site instructors, training
support specialists and courseware developers
train warfi ghters for maximum readiness.
United Launch Alliance Boeing and Lockheed Martin marked the third
anniversary of the United Launch Alliance joint
venture on Dec. 1, 2009. Using the combined
assets of the Boeing Delta and Lockheed Martin
Atlas launch vehicle programs (including mission
management, support, engineering, vehicle
production, test and launch operations and
people), ULA’s primary mission is to provide
satellite launch services to the U.S. government.
The joint venture also launches commercial
missions on behalf of Boeing Launch Services.
V-22 Osprey Produced jointly by Boeing and Bell Helicopter, a
Textron Company, the V-22 Osprey combines the
speed and range of a fi xed-wing aircraft with the
vertical fl ight performance of a helicopter. In 2008,
Boeing received a $10.4 billion multiyear contract
for 167 aircraft (141 MV-22s for the U.S. Marine
Corps and 26 CV-22s for the Air Force Special
Operations Command) over fi ve years. A later
contract modifi cation added fi ve CV-22 Osprey
aircraft for Air Force Special Operations Command,
increasing the fi ve-year multiyear procurement from
167 to 172. The Marine Corps has stood up seven
MV-22 combat squadrons and deployed Ospreys
to Afghanistan for the fi rst time in early November
2009. In May 2009, the MV-22 sailed with the
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, marking the
inaugural ship-based deployment of the aircraft.
The CV-22 reached its Initial Operational Capability
milestone in March 2009 when the U.S. Air Force
determined that the aircraft had met all of the op-
erational requirements and declared it “fi t for duty.”
2009 deliveries: 16
Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Boeing is under contract to build six WGS satel-
lites for the U.S. Air Force. As the Department of
Defense’s highest-capacity military communica-
tions satellite system, WGS addresses the military’s
need for high data-rate communications. Two
WGS satellites were successfully launched in
2009, bringing the number of WGS satellites
now on orbit to three. The next three WGS satel-
lites, set for launch in 2011 and 2012, include
enhancements that provide additional bandwidth
required by airborne intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance platforms.
Boeing Capital Corporation Michael J. Cave, President, Renton, Washington, USA
Boeing Capital is a global provider of fi nancial
solutions. Drawing on its comprehensive expertise,
Boeing Capital arranges, structures and, where
appropriate, provides innovative fi nancing solutions
for commercial and government customers around
the world. Working with Boeing’s business units,
Boeing Capital is committed to helping customers
obtain effi cient fi nancing for Boeing products and
services. To ensure adequate availability of capital
funding, Boeing Capital is leading efforts to
improve the international fi nancing infrastructure
and engaging fi nanciers in a comprehensive
investor-outreach program. With four decades
of experience in structured fi nancing, leasing,
complex restructuring and trading, Boeing
Capital’s team brings opportunity and value to
its fi nancial partners. Boeing Capital owns or has
interest in approximately 320 airplanes as part of
its $5.7 billion portfolio.