The Boeing Company (BA) is a leading aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures, and services commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and services worldwide. Founded in 1916, Boeing is one of the world's largest aerospace companies and is the largest exporter in the
The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2022 revenue and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value. Boeing was founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. The present corporation is the result of the merger of Boeing with McDonnell Douglas on August 1, 1997.