CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In an innovative agreement that will create
new jobs, NASA today announced a partnership with Space Florida to
exclusively occupy, use and modify Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter
Processing Facility-3, the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing
Facility and Processing Control Center.

"The next era of space exploration won't wait, and so we can't wait
for Congress to do its job and give our space program the funding it
needs. That's why my Administration will be pressing forward, in
partnership with Space Florida and the private sector, to create jobs
and make sure America continues to lead the world in exploration and
discovery," President Barack Obama said.

Space Florida, the aerospace economic development agency of the state
of Florida, is leasing the Orbiter Processing Facility-3 to the
Boeing Company to manufacture and test the company's Crew Space
Transportation (CST-100) spacecraft, creating up to 550 jobs along
the Space Coast. The 15-year use permit deal is the latest step
Kennedy is making as the center transitions from a historically
government-only launch complex to a multi-user spaceport.

"Neither NASA nor the Space Coast can afford to stand still. We must
be aggressive in pursuing this next generation of space exploration
-- and the jobs and innovation that will accompany it," NASA
Administrator Charles Bolden said.

"Kennedy continues working to bring new commercial space activities to
the center," said Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana. "Partnering
with Space Florida to enable commercial space operations at Kennedy
will help NASA maintain facilities and assets while supporting our
nation's space objectives and expanding opportunities for the U.S. economy."

In addition to the agreement Boeing is signing with Space Florida to
reuse existing KSC facilities, the aerospace company announced it is
locating it Commercial Crew Program headquarters at the center.

"We are extremely pleased that Boeing will locate its commercial crew
headquarters here in Florida," said Frank DiBello, president of Space
Florida. "This positions our state well for future growth and a
leadership role in NASA's next-generation human space exploration
initiatives. It is also a key factor in ensuring Florida's
space-related economy continues to thrive."

The goal of NASA's Commercial Crew Program is to facilitate the
development of a U.S. commercial crew space transportation capability
by achieving safe, reliable and cost-effective access to and from the
International Space Station and future low Earth orbit destinations.

"We selected Florida for the commercial crew headquarters because of
its close proximity to not only our NASA customer at Kennedy Space
Center, but also because of outstanding facilities and an experienced
space workforce," said John Elbon, vice president and program manager
of Boeing's Commercial Crew Programs.

Boeing is developing the CST-100, a reusable capsule-shaped spacecraft
that will consist of a crew module and service module for
transporting up to seven people, or a combination of people and cargo to space.

For information about Space Florida, visit:

http://www.spaceflorida.gov

For information about NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy

For more information about NASA's commercial transportation programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/index.html

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NASA Statement on Success of Russian Progress Launch

WASHINGTON -- The following is a statement from Bill Gerstenmaier,
associate administrator for Human Exploration and Operations at NASA
Headquarters in Washington, on Sunday's launch of the Progress 45
spacecraft to the International Space Station. The rocket lifted off
from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 6:11 a.m. EDT (4:11
p.m. Baikonur local time).

"We congratulate our Russian colleagues on Sunday's successful launch
of ISS Progress 45, and the spacecraft is on its way to the
International Space Station. Pending the outcome of a series of
flight readiness meetings in the coming weeks, this successful flight
sets the stage for the next Soyuz launch, planned for mid-November.
The December Soyuz mission will restore the space station crew size
to six and continue normal crew rotations."

For more information about the space station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

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NASA Seeks Hosts for Space Station Interactive Education Events

WASHINGTON -- NASA is seeking proposals from educators who are looking
for a unique way to inspire the next generation of explorers. Formal
and informal education organizations can apply to host live
interactive education downlinks with astronauts onboard the
International Space Station.

Proposals are being accepted for downlink opportunities during space
station missions scheduled for March to September 2012. The deadline
to submit comprehensive proposals that target a large number of
participants is Dec. 21.

During Expeditions 31 and 32, NASA crew members Don Pettit, Joseph
Acaba and Sunita Williams will participate in the 20-minute downlink
opportunities. Participants on Earth see and hear the crew members
live from space, while the crew hears the questions but does not see
the audience.

U.S. educational organizations such as school districts, museums,
science centers, national and regional education organizations and
local, state and federal government agencies are eligible to
participate. NASA provides this opportunity at no charge to the host
institution. NASA personnel will work with the organization to help
plan the event.

"Educational downlinks provide unique opportunities for students
around the country to learn more about living in space and exploring
beyond Earth's boundaries," said Cindy McArthur, Teaching From Space
project manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

The downlink opportunities are broadcast live on NASA Television and
are streamed on the NASA website. Due to the nature of human
spaceflight operations, organizations must demonstrate the
flexibility to accommodate changes in downlink dates and times.
Participating organizations also must have two dedicated phone lines
and be able to receive NASA TV via NASA's Live Interactive Media
Outlet, or LIMO, channel in order to communicate with and view the crew.

These educational opportunities are made available through Teaching
From Space, a NASA education initiative. Interested organizations
should contact Teaching From Space to obtain information related to
expectations, content, format, audience, proposal guidelines and
forms by sending an e-mail to JSC-Teaching-From-Space@mail.nasa.gov
or by calling 281-244-7608. Teaching From Space will hold several
online information sessions designed to provide more information
about downlinks and the proposal process.

For more information on the initiative, visit:

http://go.usa.gov/Xqt

For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

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AMBERLEY, Queensland, Oct. 2011 -- Four new Boeing [NYSE: BA] F/A-18F Super Hornets joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Super Hornet fleet at RAAF Base Amberley on October 21, completing delivery of all 24 RAAF Super Hornets ahead of contract schedule.

The arrival at the base was marked by the four new Super Hornets joining 16 other RAAF F/A-18Fs for a dramatic 20-aircraft flyover.

"The Super Hornet provides a major advancement in capability for the RAAF and the entire Australian Defence Force," said RAAF Group Capt. Steve Roberton, Officer Commanding 82 Wing. "The F/A-18F employs the world’s most advanced combat radar, ensuring our forces have a clear advantage in both technology and capability, whether conducting air, ground or maritime operations.

"The Super Hornet's ability to collect and seamlessly distribute information to our other platforms is proving to be invaluable as a true force multiplier," Roberton added.

"Boeing made a commitment to the Royal Australian Air Force, and to the citizens and government of Australia, promising that these advanced Super Hornets would be ready to join the RAAF fleet on time and on budget," said Dennis Muilenburg, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "The men and women of Boeing are incredibly proud to have delivered on that promise."

"The joint efforts between Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation, the Royal Australian Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the Hornet Industry Team have been absolutely paramount in the success of this program," said Carolyn Nichols, Australian Super Hornet program manager for Boeing. "With that success, these Super Hornets, and the advanced capabilities they deliver, are now ready to meet Australia's defense requirements today and into the future."

The Australian government announced plans in March 2007 to acquire 24 advanced Block II versions of the F model Super Hornet, which features a two-person cockpit. The first five RAAF Super Hornets arrived at Amberley on March 26, 2010. Today's ceremony marks the fifth and final contracted RAAF Super Hornet delivery.

The Boeing Super Hornet is a multirole aircraft, able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions. Boeing has delivered more than 470 F/A-18E/Fs to the U.S. Navy. Every Super Hornet produced has been delivered on or ahead of schedule and on budget.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 64,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

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Firm order backlog increases by USD 200 million during the quarter .

​São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil, October 2011 – Embraer closed out the third quarter of 2011 (3Q11) having delivered 28 commercial and 18 executive jets. On September 30, 2011, the firm order backlog totaled USD 16 billion.

In the months of July, August and September, Embraer closed the sales of 17 E-Jets: two
EMBRAER 190s to GECAS, in the U.S., and another ten to Kenya Airways, as announced
in June during the Paris Air Show, as well as five EMBRAER 195s to Lufthansa, in
Germany. China Southern Airlines became the newest E-Jets operator and also received the
commemorative 800th delivery, belonging to China’s CDB Leasing, which ordered a total of
20 jets. In early October, Embraer announced the sale of six more EMBRAER 190s to
GECAS, which will be added to the Company’s backlog in the fourth quarter of 2011. With
this order, the U.S. leasing company will have portfolio of 101 E-Jets.

The executive aviation unit delivered eight Phenom 100 and nine Phenom 300 jets in 3Q11,
for a total of 17 light jets, as well as one Legacy jet. During the quarter, the Company showed
a positive net balance in its orders. The highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding with China’s Minsheng Financial Leasing for the sale of up to 20 airplanes
from the entire line of Embraer Executive Jets. At the beginning of October, Misheng sealed
an agreement for the purchase of 13 Legacy 650 jets, which will be added to Embraer’s
backlog in the fourth quarter of 2011.

In 3Q11, Embraer Defense and Security announced seven important selections for the KC-390
program. The military transport and aerial refueling jet will have the V2500-E5 engine by
International Aero Engines (IAE) and flight control computers by BAE Systems, as well as
activators by the Goodrich Corporation. Brazil’s AEL Sistemas, which is a subsidiary of Israel’s
Elbit, will develop the mission computers. The aerial refueling pods will be supplied by
Cobham, the mission radar by SELEX Galileo, and the emergency electrical system by
Hispano-Suiza, of the Safran Group. In order to work within the market for unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAV), Embraer and AEL created Harpia Sistemas, with headquarters in Brasília.

Closing out the quarter, Embraer took first place, in September in the Aerospace and Defense
sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), and, for the third time, it was chosen by
Anefac-Fipecafi-Serasa Experian as the most transparent company in Brazil, thus reinforcing
the international recognition of the high quality of the Company’s financial statements.

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