Boeing

SPublic (NYSE: BA)Founded 1916🇺🇸Arlington, Virginia

CEO

Kelly Ortberg

Overview

Boeing is one of the world's largest aerospace companies, spanning commercial airplanes, defense and space systems, and aftermarket services. After a deeply disrupted 2024, Boeing improved materially in 2025: it delivered 600 commercial aircraft, lifted annual revenue to $89.5B, grew total backlog to a record $682B, and completed the reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems to tighten production and quality control. Boeing remains one of the two central global commercial-jet manufacturers alongside Airbus, with its near-term trajectory hinging on stable 737 MAX output, 777X certification, and sustained progress on safety and quality reforms.

Main Products

737 MAX

In Production

Boeing's current single-aisle aircraft family, spanning the 737-7 through 737-10, built around improved LEAP-1B engines, lower fuel burn, and broad commonality for airline operators.

In active production and airline service worldwide. The family now anchors Boeing's narrow-body lineup, while the MAX 7 and MAX 10 continue certification work alongside delivered MAX 8 and MAX 9 variants.

Passenger Capacity138–230 (variant dependent)

Range3,100–3,800 nmi (5,740–7,040 km)

Engines2 × LEAP-1B from CFM International

First FlightJanuary 29, 2016

Orders~7,000

787 Dreamliner

In Production

Wide-body long-haul twin-engine aircraft family built around composite structures, lower fuel burn, and route-opening flexibility for airlines.

In active production at Boeing's Everett and North Charleston facilities. Three variants: 787-8, 787-9 (most popular), and 787-10.

Passenger Capacity248–336 (variant dependent)

Range6,330–7,565 nmi (11,730–14,010 km)

Composite Airframe50% composite materials by weight

Engines2 × GEnx-1B or Trent 1000

Delivered1,200+

777X

In Development

Next-generation wide-body twin-engine aircraft and the world's largest twin-engine jetliner, featuring folding wingtips, composite wings, and GE9X engines.

Flight testing and certification work continue as Boeing advances the 777-9 passenger model and the 777-8 Freighter toward entry into service.

Passenger Capacity395–426 (variant dependent)

Range7,285–8,745 nmi (13,500–16,190 km)

Engines2 × GE9X by GE Aerospace

Wingspan71.8 m extended, 64.9 m on ground

First FlightJanuary 25, 2020

What's Next

777-9 certification and first delivery

Boeing's updated program plan calls for the first 777-9 delivery in 2027 after the company reset certification timing in late 2025. Hitting that revised target is one of the company's most visible development milestones.

2027

737 MAX production rate increase

After stabilizing 737 production at 38 aircraft per month, Boeing and the FAA jointly agreed in October 2025 to move to 42 per month. Executing that ramp without repeating quality failures is central to Boeing's recovery.

2026

Integrate Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing now needs to integrate Spirit's commercial aerostructures and aftermarket operations cleanly while using the deal to improve fuselage quality, production stability, and supply-chain responsiveness across the 737, 767, 777, and 787 programs.

2026

Keep executing the safety and quality plan

Boeing's recovery still depends on sustaining its Safety Management System rollout, factory-level quality controls, and public commitments to stronger safety governance across Commercial Airplanes.

2026

Operations & Revenue

StatusOperating

Operating across Commercial Airplanes, Defense Space & Security, and Global Services. Boeing returned to positive operating cash flow in 2025 and restored annual commercial deliveries to 600 aircraft, but it remains under intense regulatory scrutiny while executing safety and quality reforms, integrating Spirit AeroSystems, and advancing certification work on the 777X and 737 MAX 7/10.

Revenue Streams

Commercial Airplanes

Design, manufacturing, and sale of commercial jet aircraft including the 737, 787, and 777 families. Boeing's largest revenue segment.

Defense, Space & Security

Military aircraft, satellites, missile defense systems, and government services including the F/A-18, KC-46, and Space Launch System.

Global Services

Aftermarket support, maintenance, training, spare parts, and digital aviation solutions for commercial and government customers.

Key Metrics

Employees

170,000+

Est. Annual Revenue

$89.5B (FY 2025)

Revenue (FY 2025)

$89.5B

Employees

170,000+

Commercial Deliveries (2025)

600 aircraft

Market Cap

~$170B (Apr. 2026)

Timeline

2025Spirit AeroSystems acquisition closes

Boeing completes the reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing key commercial aerostructures and aftermarket operations back in house as part of its effort to improve airplane quality, production stability, and supply-chain control.

2024Kelly Ortberg named CEO

Kelly Ortberg is appointed president and CEO of Boeing, tasked with leading the company through quality and safety reforms.

2020737 MAX return to service

The FAA clears the 737 MAX to resume flights after Boeing implements software updates, pilot training changes, and design modifications.

2019737 MAX grounding

The 737 MAX is grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes (Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302), killing 346 people. The grounding lasts nearly two years.

2017737 MAX enters service

The 737 MAX, Boeing's latest narrow-body aircraft with new CFM LEAP engines, enters service with Malindo Air.

2011787 Dreamliner enters service

The 787 Dreamliner enters commercial service with All Nippon Airways, marking a new era of fuel-efficient wide-body aircraft.

2004787 Dreamliner program launched

Boeing launches the 787 Dreamliner program, featuring a revolutionary composite fuselage and improved fuel efficiency.

1997Merger with McDonnell Douglas

Boeing merges with McDonnell Douglas in a $13 billion deal, creating the world's largest aerospace company at the time.

1969Boeing 747 first flight

The Boeing 747 'Jumbo Jet' makes its maiden flight, becoming the world's first wide-body commercial airliner and revolutionizing long-haul air travel.

1958Boeing 707 enters service

The Boeing 707, the company's first commercial jet airliner, enters service with Pan American World Airways, ushering in the jet age.

1916Founded

William Boeing incorporates Pacific Aero Products Co. in Seattle, Washington; renamed Boeing Airplane Company in 1917.

Funding

Round	Date	Amount	Investors	Source
IPO	1962	Listed on NYSE	Public markets
Revenue (FY 2025)	2025	$89.5B	Commercial, Defense & Space, Global Services