Sat, Jan 26, 2008
Unique Paint Scheme Pays Tribute To WSU
Boeing President and CEO Scott Carson has taken some flak
lately, over mounting delays to the 787 Dreamliner program... but
this week, he saw one special airplane deliver right on time.
In a special ceremony at CubCrafters' manufacturing facility in
Yakima, WA, Carson took delivery of his brand new Sport Cub S2 --
in a unique paint scheme he requested, in tribute to his alma mater
Washington State University.
In accepting the keys to his the new Sport Cub S2, Carson
addressed all CubCrafters employees: “My decision to purchase
this airplane over others I considered is about all of you that are
here today. Your commitment to quality, safety, engineering, and
more is what makes the difference. You should be so proud of what
you have accomplished here at CubCrafters.”
As ANN reported, Carson
purchased the plane for personal use. The traditional airframe is
outfitted with modern offerings such as a glass panel, and seatbelt
airbags.
"CubCrafters employees, the Yakima community, and Washington
State University are indeed proud today," said CubCrafters
President Todd Simmons. "Given his stature in the aerospace
industry, Scott choosing CubCrafters is a validation of our
producing and delivering a truly new Cub. From CubCrafters to
Boeing, we are proud to be known as Washington’s other
airplane maker!"
After his first flight, Carson closed out the day with one more
note back to Yakima. "My heart felt thanks to all the good people
at CubCrafters for making today possible. I am really, really
pleased with the plane and with the idea that somehow, for a short
hour today, I felt like a kid again!! You guys really are putting
the fun back in the experience."
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