Boeing releases statement on China Eastern Airlines fatal crash
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has released an official statement regarding China Eastern flight MU5735 which involved a B737-800…
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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
China Eastern B737 crashes in Guangxi mountains with 132 onboard
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 has crashed in a mountainous area of China. Hopes of finding anyone alive are…
RAAF names Australian-produced Boeing military aircraft ‘MQ-28A Ghost Bat’
The Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) has officially received the Australian designation MQ-28A Ghost…
Boeing begins assembly of New Zealand’s first P-8A Poseidon
Boeing has started the first phase of New Zealand’s first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft assembly. Boeing’s P-8A…
Stripped for parts and never to be seen again? Lessors face up to Russian risks
Leasing companies are unlikely to be able to reclaim their aircraft from Russia while the current war in…
Boeing vs Airbus: orders and deliveries February 2022 | Data
Both Airbus and Boeing have announced their orders and deliveries data for February 2022. But which company had…
Air Force One: US presidential planes from 1943-1990
In aviation, nothing is more synonymous with ‘North America’ than #AirForceOne. Blockbuster movies have been named after it.…
DHL Express places order for six additional 777 freighter from Boeing
Logistics company DHL Express has placed an order for an additional six 777 freighters from Boeing. This takes…
Boeing stops purchase of titanium from Russia, Airbus continues to buy
Boeing has suspended purchasing titanium from Russian supplier VSMPO-AVISMA after Western governments placed sanctions on the nation following…
Boeing to provide Etihad Airways with Jeppesen FliteDeck to optimize 787 fleet
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has chosen Boeing to supply and optimize its fleet of B787 Dreamliners with the…
Boeing commits $2 million emergency assistance to response efforts in Ukraine
After announcing that it is suspending all support for Russian airlines, aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced on March…
Russia discusses nationalization of its Boeing, Airbus fleets: reports
The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has been in discussions with the country’s largest airlines regarding…
Boeing suspends support for Russian airlines; temporarily closes Kyiv office
Aircraft manufacturing company Boeing said on March 2, 2022 that it will suspend parts, maintenance and technical support…
Indian Navy takes delivery of 12th Boeing P-8I Poseidon
The Indian Navy has expanded its fleet by adding the 12th Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. This…
Boeing to build AH-6 light attack reconnaissance helicopters for Royal Thai Army
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $103.7 million contract to supply eight AH-6 light attack…
American Airlines changes summer schedule again due to 787-8 delays
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has had to change its summer schedule again due to delivery delays with the…
American cargo carrier Western Global Airlines buys two Boeing 777 freighters
Florida-based Western Global Airlines and Boeing have announced on February 16, 2022 a firm order for two 777…
FAA tightens up approval for Boeing 787 Dreamliners to check manufacturing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue final approvals for all individual Boeing 787 aircraft, it announced on…