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…
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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
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…
Singapore Airshow 2022: High optimism despite pandemic shadows
By Jay Me in SingaporeThe sun peeked happily from behind the silver-grey clouds as the Airbus 350-1000 and…
Boeing adds another 767-300BCF conversion line amid growing freighter demand
Boeing is adding more capacity for the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), in light of rising customer demand,…
Korean Air sets March return date for Boeing 737 MAX
South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air has announced the date when it will begin operating passenger flights with…
What to look for at the Singapore Airshow 2022
The Singapore Airshow will take place from February 15-18, 2022. This major event on the aerospace and defense…
Boeing offers P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Canadian tender
Boeing is offering its P-8A Poseidon maritime aircraft to Canada, which is seeking to renew the military’s fleet…
US Court dismisses two charges against former Boeing test pilot
A United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas has dismissed two charges in a…
Airbus vs Boeing: which company led the way in January 2022? | Data
Both Airbus and Boeing have announced their orders and deliveries data for January 2022. But which company led…
US Air Force awards Boeing with 5-year $91 million contract
Boeing has secured a 5-year, $91 million contract with the US Air Force which will allow the aircraft…
Air New Zealand brings back a B777-300ER after nearly 600 days in hibernation
Air New Zealand is bringing one of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft back into service, after grounding the fleet…
Boeing buys 2 million gallons of SAF for its commercial operations
Boeing announced that it had entered into a purchase agreement with aviation fuels provider EPIC Fuels for two…
Boeing to showcase 777X at Singapore Airshow 2022
Boeing has announced Singapore Airshow 2022 would be the second international venue to feature the Boeing 777X widebody.…
EXCLUSIVE | SmartLynx to expand fleet with Boeing 737 MAX
Charter and ACMI operator SmartLynx Airlines announced that it has signed an agreement to lease two Boeing 737…
Icelandair aims for return to net profit in 2022
Icelandair is aiming to return to net profit in 2022, after starting on a path to recovering from…
GE Aviation and Boeing partner to test hybrid electric systems
GE Aviation and Boeing have partnered to test hybrid electric propulsion systems through ground and flight demonstrations using…
Spain receives its first upgraded Chinook CH-47F helicopter
Boeing has delivered the Spanish Army’s first remanufactured CH-47 Chinook helicopter at the headquarters of the Spanish Army…
Ethiopian Airlines reactivates its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced reactivation of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The 737 MAX, which is the first…