The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial airliner that has been in service since 1969. It is the world's most recognizable and most successful airliner, with over 1,500 aircraft produced. The 747 is known for its distinctive double-deck design, which allows for a
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.