United Airlines pilot prompts NTSB probe into Boeing 737 MAX 8 rudder defect
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published a preliminary report into an incident involving “stuck” rudders on…
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Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the U.S.’s largest exporter by dollar value, and one of the largest employers in the United States.
Key Facts
- Type: Publicly traded company
- Industry: Aerospace, Defense
- Founded: July 15, 1916; 107 years ago in Seattle, Washington, USA
- Founders: William E. Boeing, George Conrad Westervelt
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA (since 2001)
- Key People: Dave Calhoun (President and CEO), Brendan Nelson AO (Senior Vice President)
- Products: Commercial airplanes, military aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, missiles, telecommunications equipment
- Services: Aircraft leasing, maintenance, training, data analytics
Revenue: US$77.79 billion (2023) - Number of employees: 170,688 (2023)
- Website: https://www.boeing.com
Boeing responds after NTSB says 737 door plug documents and staff names withheld
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair Jennifer Homendy has told lawmakers at the US Senate Commerce Committee,…
Boeing lands first ever African Boeing 777X order from Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first carrier on the African continent to place an order for the Boeing…
United Airlines pilot diverts Boeing 737 as flames burst from engine: video
A United Airlines pilot initiated an emergency landing in the United States (US) after flames began to burst…
FAA completes six-week audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems: results
A six-week audit, carried out by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems has discovered…
Two Qantas Boeing 737s collide while passengers disembark stationary aircraft
Two Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft collided at Perth Airport (PER) in Australia as passengers on one of the…
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems open talks to remerge, Airbus A220 factory fate
Boeing and Spirt AeroSystems have both confirmed that talks have begun to potentially remerge the companies. Boeing believes…
Seized former Iranian-owned Boeing 747 linked to IRGC scrapped in US: video
A Boeing 747-300M aircraft at the center of a tug of war between the United States (US), Argentina…
Boeing hit with $51M settlement over unauthorized exports of defense articles
Boeing and the US Department of State have concluded a $51 million administrative settlement over the unauthorized export…
Emirates boss Tim Clark fears Boeing 777X delivery could be delayed until 2026
Emirates boss Tim Clark has suggested that delivery of the Boeing 777X could be delayed until 2026, as…
Asiana Airlines calls time on South Korea’s last operating Boeing 747-400 plane
Asiana Airlines has announced that it will retire its last operating Boeing 747-400 aircraft next month. Asiana Airlines…
Pressure builds on Boeing as DoJ investigates, FAA demands plan within 90 days
Pressure is building on Boeing following the Alaska Airlines plug door blowout, after the US Justice Department (DoJ)…
American Airlines close to placing large order for new narrowbody aircraft
American Airlines is reportedly close to finalizing an order for around 100 narrowbody passenger planes. The order is…
Boeing T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer completes successful extreme weather test
The T-7A Red Hawk, Boeing’s latest trainer aircraft, has successfully completed a month-long trial at the McKinley Climatic…
New FAA report commissioned after fatal MAX 8 crashes questions safety at Boeing
A report commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to look at the culture of safety at Boeing…
Thai Airways secures third deal in a week for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft
Thai Airways has secured another three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in addition to the 48 that the carrier confirmed…
Highlights from Singapore Airshow 2024: Did COMAC outshine Airbus and Boeing?
As the business end of Singapore Airshow 2024 draws to an end, it’s the turn of the general…
Etihad Airways welcomes three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet
Etihad Airways has welcomed the arrival of three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing its fleet strength to 88…