boeing company
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA; TYO: 7661) is the world's largest manufacturer of civilian and military aircraft, a leader in the aerospace industry, and a major provider to NASA. It was founded in July 1916 It was founded on May 15, 1917 and was renamed "Boeing" on May 9, 1917. It is headquartered in Chicago. Boeing is mainly engaged in aircraft manufacturing, arms manufacturing and space development. Its main business departments include Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group and Boeing Defense, Space and Security Group. In 2013, it ranked 95th among the Fortune Global 500 companies.