Boeing facts for kids
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Headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia
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| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | July 15, 1916, in Seattle |
| Founder | William E. Boeing |
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Worldwide |
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| Revenue |  US$66.5 billion (2024) |
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| Total assets |  US$156.4 billion (2024) |
| Total equity | ▲ −US$3.9 billion (2024) |
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The Boeing Company is a famous American company that builds airplanes, rockets, and satellites. It is one of the biggest aerospace companies in the world. Boeing helps people travel across oceans and even helps astronauts reach space. The company was started a long time ago in 1916 by a man named William E. Boeing. Today, its main offices are located in Crystal City, Virginia.
The Boeing Company: Leading the World in Aviation
How Boeing Started and Grew Over Time
The Early Days of William Boeing
In 1916, William Boeing started a small company in Seattle to build seaplanes. He loved engineering and wanted to make better aircraft. Over the years, his company grew by joining with other airplane makers. By the 1930s, Boeing was making planes for both passengers and the military.
Merging with Other Big Companies
In 1997, Boeing joined together with another famous company called McDonnell Douglas. This merger made Boeing even larger and more powerful. Later, in 2025, Boeing finished buying Spirit AeroSystems to help them build better parts for their planes. This helps Boeing control the quality of their aircraft.
The Three Main Parts of Boeing Today
Boeing is divided into three main groups that focus on different types of technology:
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) builds the big jets that people use for vacations.
- Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) makes jets for the military and rockets for space.
- Boeing Global Services (BGS) helps take care of planes by fixing and upgrading them.
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Learning from Challenges and Improving Safety
Sometimes, building complex machines like airplanes can be very difficult. In 2018 and 2019, a plane called the Boeing 737 MAX had technical problems. Because of this, all 737 MAX planes were stopped from flying for a while. Boeing worked very hard with government experts to fix these issues.
In early 2024, another plane had a problem with a door panel during a flight. Thankfully, the pilots landed the plane safely. Boeing has since changed how they check their planes. They want to make sure every flight is safe for everyone.
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Boeing and the Environment: Flying Green
Boeing is working on ways to protect our planet. They are testing new types of fuel called biofuels. These fuels are made from plants like algae instead of oil. Using biofuels can help reduce the pollution that planes put into the air. Boeing hopes to have all their planes running on sustainable fuel by 2030.
Important Facts About Boeing's Business
Boeing is a very large business that employs over 170,000 people. Most of these workers live in places like Washington and South Carolina. Even though the company has faced some tough times recently, it still makes billions of dollars every year.
In late 2024, many Boeing workers went on a strike to ask for better pay. After seven weeks, they agreed on a new deal and went back to work. This helped the company start building planes again.
Who Leads the Boeing Company?
The company is led by a CEO named Kelly Ortberg. He works with a group of people called the Board of Directors. Their job is to make big decisions about the company's future. They want to make sure Boeing stays a leader in technology and safety.
Images for kids
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A Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane.
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A Boeing 737 MAX airplane taking off.
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A Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane.
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See also
In Spanish: Boeing para niños
