| Connexion
by Boeing is the market-leading broadband initiative that combines the core strengths
of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer with the company’s strategic
move into space-based communications technologies. The innovative business draws
upon intellectual capital from across Commercial Airplanes, Military Aircraft
and Missile Systems, Phantom Works and Space and Communications to provide real-time
Internet and data communication capabilities to air travelers. |
| Initially envisioned primarily as a commercial service, Connexion
by Boeing has expanded its business focus because of recent world events, and
is experiencing increased interest in real-time communications capabilities from
executive services customers, including operators of government and VIP platforms.
Business and government leaders worldwide have turned to Connexion by Boeing seeking
the ability to receive and send data, and to monitor the latest news and information
from around the globe. |
| To meet emerging customer
requirements, Connexion by Boeing is working to accelerate the schedule for making
broadband data communications available in the marketplace. We have received significant
interest from throughout the aviation industry regarding potential broadband applications
that might be used to enhance airline and passenger security. |
| Connexion
by Boeing continues to work closely with commercial and government customers to
define the services offering and meet near-term security and communication requirements.
We remain positioned to offer our consumer broadband service to airline customers
as market conditions improve. |
