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The Boeing Company (in short “Boeing”) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing is among the largest global aircraft manufacturers, is the second-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2013 revenue, and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value. Boeing stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
The Boeing Company’s corporate headquarters are located in Chicago and the company is led by President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. Boeing is organized into five primary divisions: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA); Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS); Engineering, Operations & Technology; Boeing Capital; and Boeing Shared Services Group. In 2015, Boeing recorded $96.11 billion in sales, ranked 27th on the Fortune magazine “Fortune 500” list (2015), ranked 90th on the “Fortune Global 500” list (2015), and ranked 27th on the “World’s Most Admired Companies” list (2015).

Update on grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft: FAA is investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices

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After taking decisive action to ground 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes, the FAA is now investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices and production lines, including those...

Boeing names Admiral Kirkland Donald as independent adviser to lead comprehensive quality review

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Boeing has appointed Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as a special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun, effective immediately. Admiral...

Six Alaska Airlines passengers file lawsuit against Boeing after door plug of their 737 MAX 9 blows out

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Six passengers from Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing after a large panel blew off the aircraft, causing the cabin...

FAA warns Boeing after Alaska Airlines incident: “This should have never happened and it cannot happen again.”

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has formally notified Boeing of an investigation into the Boeing 737-9 MAX. The investigation aims to determine whether Boeing...

Boeing announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 deliveries: a.o. 528 commercial aircraft during the year

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The Boeing Company announced today major programme deliveries across its commercial and defence operations for the fourth quarter of 2023.The company will provide detailed...

Loose bolts and poorly secured equipment found during Boeing 737 MAX 9 inspections

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In a series of inspections, various issues have been uncovered on United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, raising concerns about the safety and...

EASA adopts FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive on Boeing 737-9 – no EU operators seen affected

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has adopted an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a specific configuration...

Impact on Copa Airlines flights following Boeing and FAA recommendation

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Copa Airlines informs that, following the Airworthiness Directive issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it has temporarily suspended the operations of...

Turkish Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after Alaska Airlines window/fuselage blow-out incident

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Turkish Airlines will temporarily ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet, the airline said on Sunday. The decision comes after the loss of the...

Many reactions after loss of a window and fuselage panel on an Alaska Boeing 737 MAX 9: Boeing to cooperate, FAA orders grounding, intervention of lawyers,…

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After the incident in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 lost an emergency exit door shortly after takeoff, there were several reactions...

Alaska Airlines takes delivery of first longer-range Boeing 737 MAX 8

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Alaska Airlines has received its initial longer-range Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its strategic fleet expansion plan, aiming for consistent growth and enhanced...

Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle embarks on seventh mission

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Boeing's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle recently launched on its seventh mission, aimed at expanding the United States Space Force's understanding of space. This autonomous...

FAA is closely monitoring inspections of Boeing 737 MAX model

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In response to recent findings, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is intensively monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, specifically focusing on the...

A TUI Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 is named “Reykjavik” during a ceremony at Keflavik Airport

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TUI Airways has named its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered G-TUMC during a special ceremony at Keflavik Airport. The aircraft, christened "Reykjavik" by...

LATAM orders five additional Boeing 787, expanding fleet and sustainability efforts

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LATAM has announced the purchase of five more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, strengthening its commitment to efficiency and sustainability. This agreement positions the South American...

Lufthansa Group elevates fleet with 40 additional Airbus A220s and 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with options for 20 A220s and 60 737s

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Lufthansa Group solidified its partnership with Airbus by placing an order for 40 A220-300s, reinforcing a successful collaboration that began in 2016 with SWISS...

Boeing and aircraft lessor Avolon agree on order for forty Boeing 737 MAX 8’s

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Boeing and Avolon announced the Ireland-based lessor intends to purchase 40 more Boeing 737-8 airplanes to expand the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio – consisting...

Boeing gets contract from U.S. Army for 6 MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters

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Boeing has secured a contract from the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) for the production of six MH-47G Block II helicopters, valued...

One Air welcomes second Boeing 747-400 freighter to its fleet

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British all-cargo airline One Air recently welcomed its second Boeing 747-400 freighter to its fleet. This addition aims to bolster their existing flight programme,...

United States Army grounds Osprey V-22 helicopter fleet after fatal Yakushima crash

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In the aftermath of the tragic crash off the coast of Yakushima, Japan, where eight members of the Air Force Special Operations Command lost...

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