Aerospace

Boeing opens new engineering, and technology center in Brazil

Boeing opens new engineering, technology center in Brazil

Boeing recently announced the launch of its Engineering and Technologies Centre in Brazil, one of 15 Boeing engineering facilities worldwide that create cutting-edge technologies to fuel aerospace innovation.

The engineering centre is an expansion of Boeing’s strategic investments in Brazil and is based in So José dos Campos (SP), where the business started operations in 2014. There, it employs roughly 500 engineers to support ongoing and upcoming programmes.

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At an event with employees and key stakeholders, Boeing shared several new strategic investments in the country. Among them, Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the state of São Paulo focused on aerospace technological development including:

Support for education focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
Promoting a joint agenda of industrialization and innovation
Enhancing and strengthening the talent pipeline throughout Brazil’s aerospace ecosystem, with an emphasis on increasing diversity

Boeing and the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) have announced funding for the third phase of the SAFMaps database, which will help determine the viability of the most promising inputs for SAF manufacture in particular regions of Brazil.

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Additionally, Boeing unveiled its first internship program for Brazilian engineering students in their final year of study. Under the guidance of seasoned professionals, interns will apply their expertise through projects in a multicultural and international setting. The programme fits with the company’s global aim to support technical excellence in the nations where it conducts operations.

For years Boeing has actively collaborated to strengthen Brazil’s aerospace ecosystem in various areas including:

Secured more than 30 invention disclosures and patent applications since its establishment in the country in 2012
Investing more than $5 million dollars in partnerships with institutions focused on STEM education, impacting five million students and training thousands of teachers
In the area of sustainability, working for more than a decade in collaboration with universities, public institutions and non-governmental organizations to enable decarbonization of the aerospace sector
Focusing especially on SAF and recognizing the pioneering role and expertise of the country in biofuels
Investing $2 million dollars in initiatives that maximize social, economic, and environmental benefits for communities involved in development of raw materials for SAF
Working alongside National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) on operational safety projects

Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.