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)