Tuesday, July 10th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
EVERETT, WASHINGTON – JUNE 13: A pair of Boeing employees work in the nose of a a Boeing 747-8 Freighter June 13, 2012 at the Boeing Factory in Everett, Washington.
I went on a media tour of the Boeing Factory in Everett a few weeks back. It was a preview for the Farnborough Air Show. It is always interesting to get into the factory. On this day we weren’t as rushed as other tour that I’ve been on and was able to make some nicer pictures as a result. Three more pictures after the break.
EVERETT, WASHINGTON – JUNE 13: A Boeing employee works on the wing of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner June 13, 2012 at the Boeing Factory in Everett, Washington.
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Friday, May 4th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
Lufthansa Executive Vice President Nico Buchholz smiles after taking a picture of his company’s newest plane, a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airliner, which was delivered May 1, 2012 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The first 747-8 Intercontinental was delivered to an undisclosed customer.
I photographed the delivery of a 747-8 Intercontinental to Lufthansa. Included was a nice moment of the Luftthansa VP taking a a picture of his company’s new plane, which is reflected in the windows of the Future of Flight Aviation Center. Joe Sutter the ‘Father of the 747′ was on hand for the occasion. More pictures after the break.
Executive Vice President Lufthansa Nico Buchholz, right, talks with Joe Sutter ‘the father of the 747′ aboard a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airliner which was delivered to launch partner Lufthansa May 1, 2012 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The first 747-8 Intercontinental was delivered to an undisclosed customer.
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Friday, April 27th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
Planetary Resources, Inc., Advisor Tom Jones speaks next to the Arkyd Series I satellite during the company’s press conference announcing plans to mine asteroids during a press conference April 24, 2012 at Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Planetary Resources, founded by Eric Anderson and Peter H. Diamandis, investors include Google CEO Larry Page, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. Among the company’s advisors is filmmaker James Cameron.
At the Museum of Flight near Seattle in a spot that will house the Space Shuttle trainer, a company called Planetary Resources at a press conference announced its plan to mine asteroids using satellites. On hand was a small satellite mockup. Here are some pictures. The venture has attracted some big names including James Cameron and Eric Schmidt. Here are some pictures, including a few of the a full-size mock up of a Satellite.
Planetary Resources, Inc., Co-Founder and Co-Chairman Eric Anderson speaks during a press conference announcing plans to mine asteroids April 24, 2012 at Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Planetary Resources, was co-founded by Peter H. Diamandis, investors include Google CEO Larry Page, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. Among the company’s advisors is filmmaker James Cameron.
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Friday, January 13th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
Members of the 737 management team applaud fellow Boeing employees while the company celebrated the increased production rate of 737 line to 35 planes per month at the Renton factory in Renton, Wash., Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012. The increased production secured the new generation 737 Max production line in Renton.
Boeing employees in Washington State celebrated the company’s announcement to locate the 737 Max line Renton, Washington. The decision was contingent upon the line producing 35 planes a month. The announcement included a celebration and a mini-tour of the line. Here are a few pictures from the day.
A Boeing employee works on an engine at the company's 737 plane production line Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012 in Renton, Wash. Boeing celebrated the increased production rate of 737 line to 35 planes per month. The increased production secured the next generation 737 Max production line in Renton.
A Boeing employee works on a 737 plane in Renton, Wash., Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012. Boeing celebrated ramping up the 737 production rate to 35 planes a month. In addition to other version of the 737, the next generation 737 Max will be built in Renton.
Tuesday, September 27th 2011 by Stephen Brashear
Boeing 787 program employees march with airplane during the ceremonial first delivery of its 787 Dreamliner in front of employees and guest September 26, 2011 in Everett, Washington. Boeing delivered its long-awaited and delayed first 787 airliner to All Nippon Airways September 25, 2011.
Finally, the first 787 Dreamliner was delivered last weekend. The three day event included a 787 factory tour, a 787 interior tour and on Sunday the ceremonial delivery complete with golden key. The Dreamliner is quite a feat of engineering and I’ve enjoyed photographing from first flight to first delivery. Here are the photographs:
All Nippon Airways CEO Shinichiro Ito, left, hold ups a key he received from Boeing Company Executive Vice President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Jim Albaugh during ceremonial first delivery of its 787 Dreamliner in front of employees and guest September 26, 2011 in Everett, Washington. Boeing delivered its long-awaited and delayed first 787 airliner to All Nippon Airways September 25, 2011.
A Boeing employee works inside the fuselage of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner September 25, 2011 in Everett, Washington. Boeing delivered its long-awaited and delayed first 787 airliner to All Nippon Airways September 25, 2011, which it will celebrate September 26, 2011 before ANA flies the airliner to Japan September 27, 2011.
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