Our Company

About Boeing

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. The company continues to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Its broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of its commercial airplane family; designing, building and integrating military platforms and defense systems; creating advanced technology solutions; and arranging innovative financing and service options for customers.

With corporate offices near Washington, D.C., Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in more than 65 countries. This represents one of the most global, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.

In addition, functional organizations working across the company focus on engineering and program management; technology and development-program execution; advanced design and manufacturing systems; safety; finance; quality and productivity improvement; and information technology.

Boeing is organized into three business units: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a global manufacturer of commercial jetliners. More than 14,000 Boeing airplanes are in the global fleet today, connecting people, countries and economies safely and efficiently. From the fuel-efficient 737 MAX, 777X and 787 Dreamliner passenger airplanes to our industry-leading freighters, which serve more than 90% of the global air freight market, Boeing has the most complete and competitive family of products to meet the world’s growing needs.

The world's second-largest defense company, Defense, Space & Security is the only aerospace business offering products and capabilities allowing its customers to meet mission requirements from the sea bed to outer space. It serves a diverse customer base, but its portfolio is focused in six key market areas: Commercial Derivatives, Military Rotorcraft, Human Space Exploration, Satellites, Autonomous Systems and Services.

Boeing Global Services delivers complete, cost-competitive service solutions for commercial, defense and space customers, regardless of their equipment’s original manufacturer. With engineering, digital analytics, supply chain and training support spanning across both the government and commercial service offerings, Boeing Global Services is uniquely positioned to keep passengers flying and nations safe.

Corporate governance

The Boeing Company’s business is conducted by its employees, managers and corporate officers led by the CEO, with oversight from the board of directors. The board’s Governance & Public Policy Committee periodically reviews the company’s corporate governance principles and current practices.

Global presence

We’re focused on mutually beneficial growth around the world

Doing business in today’s global economy means partnering for mutual growth and prosperity, within each country, with local suppliers, universities, research talent and charitable institutions.

Partnerships with the world’s best companies and institutes enable us to capture emerging opportunities, establish long-term relationships and win new business.

Economic impact

Boeing is a leading U.S. manufacturing exporter and a major driver of the national economy, supporting widespread jobs and a broad supplier network across the country. Its aerospace innovation and global exports generate substantial economic activity beyond its own operations.

Employment data

Employment numbers include all full-time and part-time employees, contingent labor, employees on leaves of absence 90 days or less, and the workforce of our subsidiary businesses. Numbers are net of additions and reductions.

December 2024 Employment by Location

Total

AL

AZ

CA

MO

OK

172, 449

3,225

4,932

13,948

17,387

3,654

PA

SC

TX

WA

Other U.S. States

Global

3,782

8,253

7,304

67,567

17,311

25,086

December 2024 Employment by Group

Total

Commercial Airplanes

Defense, Space & Security

Global Services

Enterprise*

172,449

50,640

19,407

21,662

80,740

*Enterprise is inclusive of Engineering, Test & Technology.

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