CHICAGO, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing
Company [NYSE: BA] today celebrates 100 years since its founding on
July 15, 1916, marking a legacy of
connecting and protecting people and nations, exploring Earth and
space, and inspiring dreamers and doers alike through its products
and services.
Since starting out as a builder of wood and fabric floatplanes
in a Seattle boathouse, Boeing has
become the world's largest aerospace company and leading
manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and
security systems.
"The innovative spirit of our founder Bill Boeing — who 100 years ago today dedicated
this company to building something better — is alive in the
generations of our people who continue to deliver products and
services that matter and positively change lives around the world,"
said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. "As we embark on our second
century, our commitment to excellence is stronger than ever, our
potential for achievement is as great as it was for our founders,
and our goals must be even more bold, visionary and inspiring."
Boeing employees, customers, communities and fans around the
globe are joining together to celebrate the company's centennial
and imagine the technological breakthroughs and innovations yet to
come.
Among the ways Boeing is entering its second century:
- 100 Days of Learning: Kicking off today, this educational
campaign aims to inspire the next generation of aerospace
visionaries by providing teachers and students with free education
resources that were co-created by Boeing engineers and leading
educational content providers.
(http://www.boeing.com/principles/education/100-days.page)
- Aircraft display: A lineup of Boeing's famous 7-series
airplanes and a static display of historic aircraft will be part of
the Founders Day weekend celebration for employees in Puget Sound,
near the company's birthplace. Other highlights include a light
show projected on the body of a 747 and a festival at the Museum of
Flight.
- Above and Beyond: The global interactive flight and
space education exhibition opens today in Nagoya, Japan, joining London and Seattle for concurrent engagements; since
launching in July 2015, the exhibit
has had nearly 3 million visitors.
(http://aboveandbeyondexhibition.com)
- Age of Aerospace: The documentary series chronicles
aerospace history through the evolution of Boeing and its heritage
companies. Broadcast around the world and available in 18
languages, the series debuts today for the first time in
France on Aerostar TV.
(http://theageofaerospace.com)
- Centennial Experience pavilion: A special exhibition telling
the innovation story of Boeing's past, present and future is open
to the public at the Farnborough International Airshow this weekend
outside London.
- Innovations app: The Boeing Innovations app, available in
iTunes and Google Play, features Boeing products with interactive,
3-D models.
- NYSE bell ringing: Twenty employees will ring the opening bell
at the New York Stock Exchange at 9:30
a.m. Eastern. They represent the multiple generations of
families who have worked at the company over the years.
To learn more about these activities, Boeing's centennial and
ways to join in the celebration, visit Boeing100.com and search
#Boeing100 on Twitter.
Boeing today represents a number of major companies that have
merged over the past century, including McDonnell Aircraft, Douglas
Aircraft, North American Aviation/Rockwell, Piasecki/Vertol,
Howard Hughes' helicopter and space
companies, Stearman and The Boeing Company.
The legacy of those great aerospace companies reflects products
such as the 7-series jets, including the first successful
commercial jetliner, the 707; the Douglas DC jets, Douglas World
Cruiser, C-47 Skytrain and A-4 Skyhawk; the North American B-25
Mitchell, P-51 Mustang, F-86 Sabre Jet, F-100 Super Sabre, B-1B
Lancer and X-15; the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II, McDonnell Douglas
F-15 Eagle, C-17 Globemaster III and F/A-18 Hornet; the CH-47
Chinook, AH-64 Apache and V-22
Osprey; the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress, B-47
Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress and KC-135 Stratotanker; the Saturn
and Delta rockets and Gemini, Mercury, Apollo, Space Shuttle and
the International Space Station.
As the United States' biggest
manufacturing exporter, Boeing supports airlines and U.S. and
allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing
products and tailored services include commercial and military
aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems,
launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and
performance-based logistics and training.
Headquartered in Chicago,
Boeing employs approximately 160,000 people across the United States and in more than 65
countries. The company also leverages the talents of hundreds of
thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers
worldwide. Total company revenues for 2015 were $96 billion.
Contact:
Boeing Corporate Communications
(312) 544-2002
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