Boeing
American aerospace and defense prime; builds the VC-25B Air Force One, KC-46A tanker, T-7A Red Hawk trainer, MQ-25 Stingray, and F-15EX for the U.S. government.
The Boeing Company is a global aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 1916. Its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) segment builds the VC-25B presidential aircraft, KC-46A Pegasus tanker, T-7A Red Hawk trainer, MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker, and F-15EX Eagle II for U.S. and allied militaries. Publicly traded on the NYSE (BA), FY2025 revenue $89.463B.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Founded
- 1916
- Employees
- 182,000+
- Total funding
- Public (NYSE: BA)
- Valuation
- Public (NYSE: BA)
- Stage
- Public
- Status
- public
- Domains
- Commercial Aerospace, Defense, Space, Global Services
- www.linkedin.com/company/boeing
- X / Twitter
- x.com/Boeing
- Website
- www.boeing.com
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Contracts6
- ContractVC-25B Air Force One ReplacementFixed-price development contract for two VC-25B (modified 747-8) presidential aircraft; original $3.9B 2018 award has grown to over $5B amid schedule slips to 2028.
- ContractKC-46A Pegasus Lot 12 (15 additional tankers)$2.47B USAF award for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial-refueling tankers.
- ContractT-7A Red Hawk Low-Rate Initial Production$219M USAF contract for the first 14 T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft plus spares, support, and training, following Milestone C approval.
- ContractMQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker — engineering & manufacturing development$805.3M U.S. Navy contract to design, build, and test the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling tanker; 2024 modification added $657.1M for two additional test aircraft.
- ContractEDFCS Flight Control Software Fix — P-8A Poseidon$11.4M Navy order to Boeing to fix six documented autopilot deficiencies in the P-8A Poseidon's Enhanced Digital Flight Control System.
- ContractB-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) Task Order$2.04B USAF task order to Boeing for post-CDR B-52 re-engining work with Rolls-Royce F130 engines.
Programs4
- ProgramF-47 (formerly NGAD)US Air Force's 6th-generation stealth fighter program (formerly NGAD); Boeing is the prime contractor. Plans call for at least 185 aircraft, replacing the F-22 fleet.
- ProgramMQ-28 Ghost Bat (Boeing Airpower Teaming System)RAAF/Boeing Defence Australia collaborative combat aircraft (loyal wingman drone); first military aircraft designed, built, and flown in Australia in 50+ years.
- ProgramB-52 Modernization (CERP + Radar Modernization Program)US Air Force effort to re-engine and re-sensor the B-52H fleet (becoming the B-52J) to extend service life; includes Rolls-Royce F130 engines and an RTX/Raytheon AN/APQ-188 AESA radar.
- ProgramMV-22B Osprey Program of RecordUS Marine Corps tiltrotor aircraft program, jointly built by Bell (Textron) and Boeing; program of record completed July 2026 with delivery of the 359th and final aircraft.
Frequently asked
- What does Boeing do?
- The Boeing Company is a global aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 1916. Its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) segment builds the VC-25B presidential aircraft, KC-46A Pegasus tanker, T-7A Red Hawk trainer, MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker, and F-15EX Eagle II for U.S. and allied militaries. Publicly traded on the NYSE (BA), FY2025 revenue $89.463B.
- Where is Boeing headquartered?
- Boeing is headquartered in Arlington, VA and was founded in 1916.
- What does Boeing specialize in?
- Boeing works across Commercial Aerospace, Defense, Space, Global Services.
- Does Boeing hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Boeing to 6 government contracts and 4 programs.
Sources & citations3
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Boeing employs approximately 182,000 people as of December 31, 2025 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
SEC EDGAR: Boeing FY2025 10-KVerified2026-01-30 - 2
Boeing reported FY2025 total revenue of $89.463B and a record $682B backlog.
Boeing Investor Relations: Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter ResultsVerified2026-01-28 - 3
Kelly Ortberg is President and CEO of The Boeing Company (since August 2024); Stephen Parker leads Boeing Defense, Space & Security as segment CEO (since July 2025).
Boeing Investor Relations: Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEOVerified2024-08-01