Spring 2023 | Graceful display: The 2023 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing golf tournament took place in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, April 15-17. As part of Boeing’s 12-year sponsorship, it has become a tradition for a flyover demonstration to take place over the 18th green of the course.
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Graceful display
The 2023 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing golf tournament took place in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, April 15-17. As part of Boeing’s 12-year sponsorship, it has become a tradition for a flyover demonstration to take place over the 18th green of the course.
On Saturday of the tournament, a Boeing 787-10, outfitted in EVA Air’s livery, wowed the crowd—and golfers—as it circled over the course at about 1,000 feet. The demonstration flight was captained by Boeing pilots, Klas Ohman and Ryan Murphy. BSC test director Courtney Buley was also on board.
Click here to watch video coverage of the event from PGA TOUR/CBS.
Pictured left to right: Dave Calhoun (far left), president and CEO of The Boeing Company; Tony Douglas (back left), CEO of Riyadh Air; Stan Deal (front left), president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of SAUDIA; Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States; Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator of South Carolina; Henry McMaster, South Carolina Governor. (Stan Deal photo)
Royal visit
In May, Boeing celebrated with Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States, and leaders from Saudi carriers, SAUDIA and Riyadh Air, at Boeing South Carolina. The event followed the March announcement for the two airlines purchasing a combined total of up to 121 787 Dreamliners.
The group of guests addressed more than 3,000 Boeing teammates and toured the 787 Final Assembly building.
The fleet orders are among the five largest commercial orders by value in Boeing’s history, supporting American aerospace manufacturing jobs at Boeing and across its supply chain. The purchase is part of Saudi Arabia’s strategic Vision 2030, with the goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visitors by 2030.
Click here to see a video featuring the livery of the very first Riyadh Air 787-9.
The 2023 South Carolina STEM Signing Day honorees visited with Governor Henry McMaster at the South Carolina State House. (Boeing photo)
Congratulations to the 2023 STEM Signing Day honorees!
South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual STEM Signing Day in Columbia, South Carolina. Similar to a college signing day for athletes, the 68 students were recognized for their intent to pursue a two- or four-year degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field after graduating from high school.
It’s clear these students are the future of innovation, and we were proud to be a part of their recognition along with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, Tallo and other sponsors.
Read more about the event here.
Emily Travis (left), a Tooling engineer at the Interiors Responsibility Center South Carolina, collaborated with production teammates like James Brown to design a tool that makes the bin bucket build process easier and ergonomically safer. (Kaitlin Stansell/Boeing photo)
The simpler the solution, the better
Emily Travis is just one of many teammates at Boeing South Carolina contributing to a culture of innovation that is continuously improving products and the way they’re built.
Since 2009, more than 1,250 BSC teammates have received U.S. patent grants for nearly 800 unique inventions or processes. In 2022, BSC continued to lead the enterprise in invention disclosures per capita.
Read more about Emily’s 3D printed invention that teammates say is reliable and easy to use in the factories.
Teammates in the Community
Preserving the coastline
We’re committed to protecting the beauty of our South Carolina coastline. Our teammates took part in several volunteer events to help renourish and preserve the shoreline.
In March, some of our teammates partnered with The Nature Conservancy to build an oyster castle (pictured above) along the Edisto River. The concrete structure will provide a habitat for over a hundred species of fish, crabs and shrimp.
In honor of Earth Month in April, BSC teammates worked with representatives from the Coastal Warriors Veterans Program to perform a beach sweep with our partner Coastal Expeditions (pictured below). Their work helped protect a crucial nesting environment for seabirds, shorebirds and loggerhead sea turtles.
Partner Spotlight
Honoring veterans with the Charleston RiverDogs
For the fifth year, Boeing is partnering with the Charleston RiverDogs to present several events to honor the military community throughout the 2023 minor league baseball season.
During the Boeing Military Appreciation nights, veterans, military members and their families can attend the game free of charge. The next Boeing Military Appreciation night will be July 6.
The next Boeing Military Appreciation night will be July 6.
New inductees to the Hall of Honor, which recognizes veterans with Lowcountry ties.
Every Friday home game is Red Shirt Friday. RiverDogs staff and players wear specialty red shirts to show solidarity with area military personnel and veterans. There is also a recognition of Veteran VIPs.
Joel Raup, BSC Pre-Flight, Paint and Delivery leader and South Carolina Boeing Veteran Engagement Team Executive Sponsor, threw out the first pitch at May’s Boeing Military Appreciation Night.
Did you know?
Boeing is coming to visit a city near you!
The 2023 Boeing Days initiative is underway! Boeing teammates are traveling throughout South Carolina to meet with schools and community groups to inspire and educate about Boeing and the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Visits so far have included: Florence, Darlington, Sumter, Williamsburg, Georgetown and Horry counties.
