US sets new tariffs on plane parts from France & Germany
The United States (US) is set to kick in new tariffs on aircraft parts from France and Germany.…
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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 reaches deal with Atlas Air for four remaining 747-8F
Boeing announced that the manufacturer has reached an agreement with Atlas Air for the last-ever Boeing 747 aircraft…
Accused of fraud, Boeing pays $2.5 billion settlement for 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) of conspiracy to defraud the government for…
2021 – perfect time to buy second-hand wide-body aircraft?
While some met 2021 with a lot of hope to return to some sense of normality, others went…
Boeing 737 MAX crisis: FAA to review self-certification program
In the 2021 U.S. Federal spending bill, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was ordered to review its Organization…
Qatar Airways boosts cargo capacity with three Boeing 777Fs
Qatar Airways Cargo received a delivery of three Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet on the first day…
Aeromexico Boeing 787 rejects take-off following bird strike [VIDEO]
An Aeromexico Boeing 787 Dreamliner was forced to reject a take-off after the left-hand engine ingested birds, a…
Top 10 newest airliners to fly with in 2021
As you travel in 2021, be on a look out for these 10 newest planes that have just…
Looking back at iconic Boeing 747 liveries | Best of 2020
Possibly, there is no other aircraft that has become such an icon of the aviation industry. There is…
Emirates pushes forward delivery of its first Boeing 777X to 2023
Emirates airline announced the delay of the delivery of its first Boeing 777X aircraft. The airline expects to…
Australia to acquire two more Boeing P-8A Poseidons
Australia’s Defense Minister Linda Reynolds announced on December 30, 2020, that the country was set to acquire two…
Tata Sons to hold almost 84% of AirAsia India stake
AirAsia Group sells a 32.7% stake in its India venture AirAsia India to Tata Sons, the holding company…
How one China Southern flight killed the A340, A380 and B747 | Best of 2020
On July 20, 1997, China Southern Airlines Boeing 777 departed Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in China towards…
How Airbus A321 finally killed Boeing 757 | Best of 2020
Dubbed as the Pocket Rocket due to its insane thrust-to-weight ratio or the Flying Pencil due to its…
Boeing versus Airbus: a graphic tale of two disasters | Best of 2020
This article was written and originally published on August 9, 2020. Every facet of the airline industry buckles under…
Turning corner: Boeing 787 begins crucial period
On December 15, 2009, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flew for the first time, finally defeating the delays and…
Alaska Airlines boosts Boeing 737 MAX order to 68 jets
Alaska Airlines will boost its fleet with 23 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in addition to its original…