Boeing (NYSE:BA) Company (NYSE:BA) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites and telecommunications equipment worldwide. Founded in 1916 by William Boeing in Seattle, the company has grown into a leading aerospace and defense supplier. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Boeing operates through three principal business segments: Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services.
In its Commercial Airplanes division, Boeing develops and produces a broad family of jetliners, ranging from single-aisle 737 models to widebody 787 Dreamliners and 777 long-range aircraft. The Defense, Space & Security unit provides military aircraft such as the F/A-18 fighter jet and AH-64 Apache helicopter, alongside space exploration systems, satellites, missile defense solutions and integrated services for both government and commercial customers. Global Services delivers lifecycle support, analytics, spare parts, maintenance and training to airline operators, armed forces and other organizations that rely on Boeing equipment.
Throughout its history, Boeing has expanded through strategic mergers and partnerships, most notably its 1997 merger with McDonnell Douglas. The company maintains a global manufacturing and supply network, with major production facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia. Boeing’s customer base includes commercial airlines, leasing companies, national defense agencies and space organizations around the world.
Boeing’s executive leadership is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Calhoun, who oversees a workforce of hundreds of thousands of employees. The company continues to invest in research and development, focusing on innovations in sustainable aviation fuel, autonomous flight, satellite communications and advanced defense technologies. Through its diversified portfolio, Boeing remains a prominent player in both civil aviation and national security sectors.
