Boeing's presence in Australia is the company's largest operational footprint outside the United States. Since the establishment of Hawker de Havilland (now Boeing Aerostructures Australia) in 1927, Boeing has been integral to the fabric of the Australian aerospace industry through its products and services. Boeing successfully partners with the Australian defense and commercial industries and is an invaluable part of the Australian research communities.

As a major provider of commercial jetliners and military equipment and aircraft to Japan, Boeing maintains a strong relationship with the country. Boeing history in Japan dates from 1953, with the opening of the Tokyo office. Japan has played an important role in launching new Boeing programs. Boeing partners with customers and suppliers in the Japanese aviation and aerospace industries.

Boeing and China have a long history of cooperation in aviation. China-born Wong Tsoo was the first engineer hired by Boeing. He helped to design the Model C bi-wing airplane in 1916. Boeing is an industry leader in supporting trade with China. Boeing works with Chinese airlines, the Chinese aviation industry, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and the Chinese government in areas such as safety and aviation quality.

Boeing's history in the Middle East dates from 1945, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented a DC-3 Dakota to King Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. Today, Boeing counts Middle Eastern airlines among its strongest customers. The company also offers a portfolio of defense products, systems, services, and solutions. Boeing values its many relationships in the Middle East, including partnerships, technical sharing, and training agreements, and works closely with countries in the region to promote their status as crucial hubs for the world's passengers and cargo. Boeing has a thriving relationship with Turkey as a supplier of commercial and defense products and as a partner of the Turkish aerospace industry. Boeing and Turkey share history dating from 1945, when Turkish Airlines purchased its first DC-3/C-47 airliners. Boeing cooperates with the Turkish aerospace industry in commercial and military aviation programs.

Countries include:
Africa
Bahrain
Egypt
Egypt (Arabic)
Jordan
Kuwait
Kuwait (Arabic)
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates (Arabic)
Yemen

The relationship between Boeing and Israel goes back about 70 years—to the founding of the State of Israel. Since then, Boeing has worked closely with Israeli commercial and military customers and suppliers and has developed many lasting partnerships.

Boeing has an active presence in the Europe region and contributes to Europe's economic and technological growth. Boeing has been a part of the European aerospace community for many decades and directly employs nearly 8,000 people. The company has delivered more than 5,400 airplanes to more than 130 European customers since 1959 and Boeing's advanced defense products are in service with 25 European armed forces and play a central role in EU and NATO peacekeeping operations worldwide. The region is led by three presidents, Maria Laine for UK, Ireland & the Nordic region, Liam Benham for EU, NATO, and Government Affairs for Europe, and Dr. Michael Haidinger for Germany, Northern and Eastern Europe.

Countries include:

Netherlands
EU/NATO
France - English
France - French
Germany
Italy
Poland
UK
Spain

Boeing’s relationship with Canada dates from 1919, when William "Bill" Boeing flew a Model C-700 seaplane from Seattle to Vancouver to make the first international mail delivery. Since then, Canada has become a customer, a supplier and a partner to Boeing in both the defense and commercial sectors. Boeing contributes to the long-term success of Canada's aerospace industry with wealth creation, innovation and employment.

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