Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems. Founded on July 15, 1916, by William E. Boeing as Pacific Aero Products Company in Seattle, Washington, it was later renamed Boeing Airplane Company. The company's headquarters are now located in Arlington, Virginia. Boeing operates through three segments: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services.
Boeing is a top U.S. exporter and one of the largest aerospace manufacturers worldwide. Key people include Kelly Ortberg (President and CEO), Steve Parker (President and CEO of Defense, Space & Security), Stephanie Pope (President & CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes), and Christopher Raymond (President and CEO, Boeing Global Services). Recently, Boeing secured a contract from the U.S. Air Force to modernize the flight deck of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. In February 2026, Boeing also announced its largest-ever landing gear exchange agreement at the Singapore Airshow. Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook for 2025-2044 projects strong demand for new airplanes, with passenger traffic more than doubling.
