Responding to Customer Needs

More than 80 customers from six continents have placed orders for nearly 1,500 Dreamliners, making the 787 the fastest-selling twin-aisle airplane in history.

“Boeing and Lufthansa’s histories are intertwined, going all the way back to 1955, and we continue to build this great, transcontinental relationship. … Our companies share pride in our work, our products and in connecting people around the world. … Thank you for your dedication and professionalism in building these great machines. We can’t wait to take delivery of them!” — Carsten Spohr, chairman and CEO, Lufthansa Group

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History in the Making

The Boeing Starliner capsule completed a successful orbital flight test in May, making history for the second time as the only American orbital capsule to touch down on land instead of in the ocean. This was the last major step for Starliner to demonstrate the safety, quality and performance of the spacecraft before taking American astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

The flight test included docking and undocking from the ISS, and provided valuable data for NASA.

“I’m so proud of the team’s resilience and steadfast commitment. NASA is ready to welcome Boeing’s Starliner to the list of American commercial spacecraft capable of flying to the International Space Station.” — Steve Stich, program manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program

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German Distribution Center Helps With Growing Demand

Boeing’s new 200,000-square-foot chemical warehouse near Hamburg, Germany, is a regional hub and hallmark of expanded customer service. The facility serves more than 6,000 global customers with chemicals and specialty materials, with a team of approximately 300 Boeing employees working around the clock to help operators maintain their fleets. The center also supports Boeing’s commitment to sustainable aerospace operations.

“With our new site, we are in a very strong position in the market and will deliver the best services to our customers in Europe and beyond.” — Timo Balke, regional director, Global Services Operations

Neurodiversity at Work

Boeing’s partnerships with Specialisterne USA and Copa Health have helped make our hiring process more inclusive for neurodiverse candidates, who face challenges competing for jobs that align to their skills. The goal of the program is to find neurodivergent individuals with unique skill sets, enhance the diversity of the Boeing workforce and ultimately optimize business operations so we continue to deliver world-class products.

“My main struggle was getting past the interview phase of recruitment because of my difficulty with social skills when I’m nervous. … I already feel a part of the Boeing family.” — Thomas Breitschwerdt, software engineer, V-22 Osprey and Specialisterne USA hire

Connecting in Times of Need

Boeing employees in Poland helped migrating Ukrainian teammates earlier this year as they fled their native land. They donated and delivered food and medical supplies, set up food trucks and shelters and even opened their homes to their colleagues and strangers crossing over to rebuild new lives. Boeing committed 2 million euros to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine and doubled every dollar donated by employees — adding up to more than 1 million euros in charitable contributions.

“My mother and I took a few valuables and my cat and ended up in Poland after a 34-hour train ride. Our Polish colleagues really helped us. They opened their hearts to us, and we really appreciated it! During the first days of war, I must have received a thousand messages from people, friends and colleagues who I maybe met just one time. They were asking what they could do for us. It was really amazing. We feel this support even now.” — Olha Avdieienko (pictured left), originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, now located in Gdańsk, Poland

“Everybody in Poland did all they could to help. My boyfriend owns a food truck, so we decided to drive to the border and prepare food for people crossing the border as well as Boeing Ukraine employees, volunteers, soldiers, policemen and firemen. I ended up helping three families who stayed at my house in Warsaw. They ate dinner with us and slept safely before I helped them get to their new apartment in Gdańsk. I am so glad I had a chance to do that.” — Klaudia Bartkowiak (pictured far left), Boeing Poland, Warsaw