Boeing Co.
Boeing Co. is an aerospace company engaged in the production of commercial jet aircraft and defense, space and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Global Services (BGS) and Boeing Capital (BCC). The Commercial Airplanes segment includes the development, production and market of commercial jet aircraft and provides fleet support services primarily to the commercial aviation industry worldwide. The Defense, Space and Security segment refers to the research, development, production and adaptation of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapon systems for global strike, including fighter aircraft and missile systems, global mobility, including tankers, helicopters and tilt-up aircraft. rotorcraft, and aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, including command and control, battle management and airborne anti-submarine aircraft. The Global Services segment provides services to commercial and defense customers. The Boeing Capital segment strives to ensure that Boeing customers have the financing they need to purchase and take delivery of their Boeing product and manages overall financing exposure. The company was founded on July 15, 1916 by William Edward Boeing and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.