Boeing ‘broke promises to the world’ CEO told at highly charged Senate hearing
The CEO of Boeing, Dave Calhoun, appeared before senators at the Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington DC just…
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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
New Boeing whistleblower claims released as CEO prepares to give testimony
Claims about worrying practices at Boeing have been released just hours before CEO Dave Calhoun is due to…
Boeing CEO search ongoing as talks with Spirit boss on hold and GE head declines
Boeing’s search to replace its CEO Dave Calhoun is ongoing as the field of potential candidates narrows, according…
FAA investigates the use of ‘counterfeit’ titanium in Boeing and Airbus jets
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the use of counterfeit titanium parts in Boeing and Airbus jets…
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX struck by Dutch Roll, FAA and NTSB investigate
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8…
Boeing inspects undelivered 787s over incorrectly installed fasteners, FAA aware
Undelivered 787 Dreamliners are currently being inspected by Boeing at its South Carolina facility after the discovery that…
Boeing’s Starliner return to Earth delayed, new helium leaks discovered
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams will spend a few more days aboard the International Space Station…
Saudia Group to expand further with new order for Airbus or Boeing widebodies
Saudia Group is currently in talks with both Boeing and Airbus over the possibility of placing an order…
Oregon Air National Guard receives first operational F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet
The first operational F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet landed at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, on…
First-ever crewed Boeing Starliner launches, new helium leaks cause concerns
The first-ever crewed Boeing Starliner has successfully launched into space. However, celebrations have been dampened by the discovery…
Turkish Airlines in talks with Boeing for up to 250 aircraft, 737 MAXs and 787s
The Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat has revealed at the International Air Travel Association’s (IATA) annual general meeting…
Diverted United Airlines flight met by specialist infectious diseases team
A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was met by a specialist infectious diseases team at Dublin Airport (DUB)…
WestJet continues expansion with three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Canada’s second largest airline WestJet has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for three Boeing 737 MAX…
Air France opens cadet pilot program to fly Airbus A220s, A320s and Boeing 737s
The French flag-carrier Air France has opened its new cadet program for applicants that have dreamt of a…
FAA to continue holding Boeing accountable for safety and quality fixes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it will continue to hold Boeing accountable after reviewing the company’s…
Boeing signals progress on 737 MAX 7 and 10 certification, more delays possible
Boeing has signaled that the company is making progress with the certification process of both the 737 MAX…
FAA head says Boeing faces ‘long road’ ahead as key safety deadline approaches
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, has said that Boeing faces a “long road”…
Kenya Airways says troubles easing after two Boeing 787 Dreamliners grounded
Kenya Airways says that its network is gradually returning to normal after it was forced to ground two…