Boeing Rose Parade Float ``On the Wings of Imagination'' Inspires Children to Dream.News Editors ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2002 Boeing will instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. the passion of math and science into the minds
of children all over the world New Year's day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. . From its first float
entry, "Expanding the Limits," to its fourth, "On the
Wings of Imagination," Boeing continues to reinforce the same
message every year -- the knowledge we instill in children today will
create the discoveries and inventions of tomorrow.
"Our participation in the Rose Parade is a symbol of our commitment to the communities in which our employees live and work, and where we do business," said Bill Collopy, vice president and general manager of Boeing Launch and Satellite Systems. "The Boeing 'On the Wings of Imagination' float is a tribute to our employees, whose creative minds and expertise have paved pave tr.v. paved, pav·ing, paves 1. To cover with a pavement. 2. To cover uniformly, as if with pavement. 3. To be or compose the pavement of. the way to more than 85 years of historic and ground-breaking achievements. From building the airliners that virtually invented civil air transport, to launching astronauts into space, our employees continue to invent the future." The Boeing float design was inspired by the theme of this year's parade, "Children's Dreams, Wishes and Imagination," and the nation's upcoming celebration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight by the Wright Brothers, which took place in 1903. In commemoration of this historic milestone, Boeing will sponsor the pre-Rose Parade flyover comprising aircraft from various aviation eras. "On the Wings of Imagination" depicts a child's dream Child's Dream (Child’s Dream Association) - non-profit charity organization for helping underprivileged children in the Mekong Sub-Region, incorporated in Switzerland, Canton Zurich and based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. of flight powered by education and imagination, which is symbolized by school books, a compass, globe, home-drawn blueprints and a red wagon wagon: see carriage. wagon Four-wheeled vehicle designed to be drawn by draft animals. Wagons have been used from the 1st century BC; early examples used spoked wheels with metal rims, pivoted front axles, and linchpins to secure the wheels. outfitted for flight. Co-piloted by the child's faithful companion, it will soar SOAR - 1. State, Operator And Result. A general problem-solving production system architecture, intended as a model of human intelligence. Developed by A. Newell in the early 1980s. SOAR was originally implemented in Lisp and OPS5 and is currently implemented in Common Lisp. into the sky with the aid of a spinning propeller propeller, device consisting of a hub with one or more blades that propels a craft to which it is attached by rotating its blades in a fluid such as air or water. built from the slats of a picket fence, an assortment of multi-colored balloons and wings made from Boogie(R) boards. After receiving initial input from Boeing on the theme and direction of the parade entry, designers and craftsmen from Phoenix Decorating set forth to create a truly imaginative float -- one that will "lift-off" more than 40 feet into the air, expand as wide as 18 feet and will extend to a length of 58 feet. "It's a pleasure to work with a company like Boeing," said float builder Bill Lofthouse, president of Phoenix Decorating Co. "The creativity and enthusiasm of the company's employees is inspiring -- and the perfect mix for Rose Parade participation." The Boeing Co. is the world's leading aerospace company, with its heritage mirroring the history of flight. It is the largest manufacturer of satellites, commercial jetliners, and military aircraft. The company is also a global market leader in missile defense Missile defence is an air defence system, weapon program, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception and destruction of attacking missiles. Originally conceived as a defence against nuclear-armed ICBMs, its application has broadened to include shorter-ranged , human space flight, and launch services. Chicago-based Boeing has an extensive global reach with customers in 145 countries. |
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