Northwest Aerospace News August | September Issue No. 10 | Page 20

Exclusive News From BOEING WATCH U.S. FLY The Future of Mobility is Built Here By Damineh Mycroft, Investment Principal, Boeing HorizonX Ventures Photo Credit: Robotic Skies By strategically investing in companies such as commercial UAS maintenance services provider Robotic Skies, Boeing is shaping a robust operational ecosystem for on-demand mobility that supports the future of aircraft, air vehicles and autonomous systems. The Future of Mobility is Built Here A s the saying goes, “It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.” In today’s fast-paced world, that raises the question — who wouldn’t want more time to enjoy their destination? Damineh Mycroft Watch U.S. Fly www.watchusfly.com Investing Principal Boeing HorizonX Ventures 20 Transportation infrastructure globally is experiencing unprecedented congestion and reduced efficiency. Did you know: … - - Approximately 25 percent of global commute times are 90 minutes or greater? It now costs as much as 333 million dollars to build one mile of highway near New York City? It takes the same amount of time to travel from New York to London today as it did in 1970? NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS