The Boeing Company, founded on July 15, 1916, by William E. Boeing in Seattle, is a global aerospace and defense corporation headquartered in Crystal City, Virginia. Its core mission is to design, develop, manufacture, sell, service, and support commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense systems, human space flight, and launch systems. Boeing operates through four segments: Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, Global Services, and Boeing Capital. The company focuses on both passenger and cargo requirements in the commercial sector and advanced defense and space systems for government and military clients.

Notable affiliated people include Dave Calhoun, President and CEO, and Steve Mollenkopf, Chair. Boeing is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol BA and is a component of the DJIA, S&P 100, and S&P 500. Key achievements include being a leading manufacturer in the aerospace industry with significant contributions to commercial aviation and defense technology. Boeing's impact is profound, with a global presence and a crucial role in advancing aerospace innovation and security.