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Boeing was founded in 1916 in Seattle by William Boeing. Originally called Pacific Aero Products Co, Boeing built seaplanes during World War I.
The Boeing name first appeared on the Boeing Model C airmail plane in 1917. This open-cockpit biplane was the first aircraft built specifically for airmail service.
During World War II, Boeing built the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress bombers. Almost 13,000 B-17s were produced between 1936-1945.
The Boeing 707, introduced in 1958, was the first successful commercial jet airliner. This plane helped usher in the Jet Age of air travel.
The Boeing 707, introduced in 1958, was the first successful commercial jet airliner. This plane helped usher in the Jet Age of air travel.
Besides aircraft, Boeing designs and manufactures rockets, satellites, missiles, and rotorcraft. Boeing entered the helicopter market in 1960 by acquiring Vertol.
Boeing was part of the contractor team that designed and built the International Space Station. Components were delivered via the Space Shuttle fleet.
The Boeing 777, introduced in 1995, was the first airliner entirely computer designed using 3D CAD models. This plane is considered one of Boeing's most successful.
In 1996 Boeing merged with McDonnell Douglas. This $13 billion deal made Boeing the largest aerospace company.
Boeing's largest manufacturing facility is located at Paine Field near Everett, WA with a floor area of 398,000 m2 (4.3 million sq ft).