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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
United to take delivery of 800 new jets by 2032 following Airbus and Boeing deal
800 new narrowbody and widebody planes are scheduled to join the United Airlines fleet by 2032 following the…
First of five new Boeing 777 freighters delivered to Silk Way West Airlines
Cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has received the first of five Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The new 777…
Boeing 737 production rate to ‘rise to 57 per month by July 2025’
Boeing is aiming to increase its 737 aircraft production rate to at least 57 per month by July…
Southwest Airlines plaque commemorates carrier’s 1,000th Boeing 737 delivery
The US carrier Southwest Airlines has reached a monumental milestone by taking delivery of its 1,000th Boeing 737…
Alaska Airlines retires its last Airbus aircraft, an A321neo
Alaska Airlines has retired its last Airbus A321neo aircraft, as the operator returns to being an all-Boeing airline.The…
Boeing pays $8.1 million to settle claims of Osprey manufacturing issues
Boeing has reached a settlement of $8.1 million to resolve claims of contract non-compliance with the US Navy…
Jammed elevators led to 2021 Houston Boeing MD-87 private jet crash: NTSB
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that jammed elevators, plus the failure to implement preflight procedure,…
Air India Express’ first ever Boeing 737 MAX leaves Seatle for new home
Air India Express’ first ever Boeing 737 MAX has left the Seatle Boeing Field (BFI) and is now…
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary blames service cuts on Boeing 737 MAX delivery delays
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has blamed Boeing delivery delays of the 737 MAX aircraft for cuts to its autumn…
Ongoing lawsuits allege Boeing exposed workers to birth-defect causing chemicals
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is facing several lawsuits alleging workers were exposed to chemicals while working in its…
Air Canada orders up to 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jets with new cabin design
Boeing and Air Canada have announced that the carrier has placed an order for up to 30 aircraft.…
Donald Trump slams 737 MAX, says Boeing should have updated the 757
Donald Trump has harshly criticized Boeing’s decision to launch the 737 MAX program, saying that the company should…
FAA grants temporary lightning protection exemption for the Boeing 737 MAX 7
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s petition to temporarily exempt the 737 MAX…
Dublin Airport hits back after Ryanair threatens to remove 19 737 MAX aircraft
A spat between low-cost carrier Ryanair and Dublin Airport (DUB) has broken out after the airline accused the…
Boeing’s guidance for China’s commercial market through 2042 remains the same
Boeing has reiterated the guidance it had previously published for the Chinese aviation market.In the latest forecast, which…
FAA mandates Boeing 737NG nacelle changes by 2028
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that Boeing make changes to the engine nacelle of the…
Air Europa B737 collides with Condor B757 at Palma De Mallorca airport
Two Boeing aircraft were involved in a ground collision at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) on September 19,…