Overview
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a business unit of The Boeing Company, is committed to being the leader in commercial aviation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to customers around the world. There are more than 12,100* Boeing commercial jetliners in service, flying passengers and freight more efficiently than competing models in the market.
Boeing traces its history to aviation pioneer William Boeing who, in 1916, built the company's first airplane, a seaplane for two with a range of 320 nautical miles (515 km). Since then, Boeing has defined the modern jetliner and introduced the twin-aisle cabin, the glass cockpit and countless other innovations. Today, Boeing Commercial Airplanes offers a family of technologically advanced airplanes, including one that can seat more than 500 and another that boasts the longest range in the world, at more than 9,300 nautical miles (14,966 km). Meanwhile, Boeing Commercial Airplanes and its global network of suppliers are hard at work building the airplanes of tomorrow.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes employs about 70,000 people under the leadership of President and CEO James (Jim) F. Albaugh. The business unit's revenue in 2010 was $31.8 billion.
With headquarters in Renton, Wash., Boeing Commercial Airplanes has operations in more than a dozen cities and countries. The business unit comprises five airplane programs, VIP-derivative airplanes, extensive fabrication and assembly facilities and a global customer support organization.
Airplane Programs
The Boeing 737 is the best-selling commercial airliner in history with more than 9,000 orders, nearly 7,000 of which have been delivered. The single-aisle jetliner, known for being reliable, simple and economical to operate, dominates the market for short- to medium-range routes.
Updated in 1993, the Next-Generation 737 sports a new wing design, improved fuel capacity and improved aerodynamics, leading to greater range and speed. The Next-Generation 737 is offered in four versions with a seating capacity of 110 to 220 passengers. A new Sky interior launched in 2010, offers a quieter and more open cabin. Engineers are busily working on a new re-engined version, the 737 MAX, which is expected in deliver in 2017.
The Boeing 747, the original "jumbo jet" with its distinctive upper-deck profile, is among the fastest airliners in service. The four-engine airplane, with seating capacity of more than 400, has been crisscrossing continents for four decades.
A new and improved member of the 747 family, the 747-8, offers the lowest operating costs and best fuel-efficiency of any large passenger or freighter airplane in its class. At the same time, the airplane sets a new environmental benchmark with a substantially cleaner and quieter footprint than competitors in the large twin-aisle market.
The Boeing 767 boasts a long history of innovation. With more than 1,000 airplanes delivered, the 767 family offers great versatility and variable range with its passenger and freighter models
The plane is an ideal fit for the 200- to 300- seat market. It offers cost per trip equivalent to or better than any twin aisle airplane currently in service. A new 767 Freighter, the 767-2C will serve as the platform for the U.S. Air Force KC-46 Tanker and be offered to other military and commercial customers.
The Boeing 777 is the flagship of airlines worldwide with its industry-leading reliability, unmatched twin-engine performance and spacious cabin. The 777 family boasts phenomenal range and allows operators to cover a broad range of intercontinental markets.
As the leader in the 300- to 400- seat market with nine out of the world's top 10 airlines flying the 777, Boeing will continue to lead the market by incorporating new technology and innovations to improve operating costs, airplane performance and the passenger experience.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the family of new, super-efficient airplanes that brings big-jet ranges to the mid-size market. The 787 incorporates advanced composite materials, systems, engines and aerodynamics to provide unprecedented performance levels, including a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over today's similarly-sized airplanes. Passengers will also see improvements on the 787 with increased comfort and convenience.
The 787-8 and larger 787-9 will serve the 200- to 300-seat market on flights as long as 8,500 nautical miles (15,750 km) in three-class seating. The first 787 was delivered in Sept. 2011 to launch customer ANA.
The Boeing Business Jet is a high-performance derivative of the 737 that is designed for corporate and VIP applications. The platform gives the owner the flexibility to tailor an airplane for eight or 100 passengers. Boeing also offers VIP versions of the 747, 767, 777 and 787.
Commercial Aviation Services
With a 24-hour network and facilities around the world, Commercial Aviation Services (CAS) offers the broadest range of support products, services and integrated solutions in the aviation industry. From spare parts to pilot training, customer support to onsite technical advice, CAS helps airplane operators keep their fleets flying safely and efficiently.
Global Corporate Citizenship
Boeing prides itself as a corporate citizen committed to improving the quality of life in communities worldwide. Every year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, its employees and its retirees contribute millions to charitable and community causes. In the United States, our focus is education; health and human services; arts and culture; and civic and environmental issues.
Major Boeing Commercial Airplanes Facilities
Renton, Wash. -- Commercial Airplanes Headquarters; 737 Manufacturing; Boeing Training & Flight Services
Everett, Wash. -- 747 Manufacturing; 767 Manufacturing; 777 Manufacturing; 787 Manufacturing
North Charleston, S.C. -- 787 Manufacturing
Seattle, Wash. -- Global Customer Support; Spares and Logistics Support; Maintenance & Engineering Services; Fleet Enhancements & Modifications; Flight Operations Support; Boeing Business Jets program
Auburn, Frederickson and Everett, Wash.; Portland, Ore.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Winnipeg, Canada; Melbourne and Sydney, Australia -- Boeing Fabrication; Emergent Operations; complex precision machining; specialty production focused on advanced metal structures; tubes, ducts and reservoirs; integrated aero structures; electrical systems; interiors; composites; spares.
* Includes airplanes produced by McDonnell Douglas, which merged with Boeing.