Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the date when of one of the most influential aircraft manufacturers in the history of the world — The Boeing Company — was born. Since July 15, 1916, the Seattle-based aircraft giant has had its ups and downs, but managed to weather the storms of the notoriously cyclic aviation market. Do you know where the company’s name came from? Check out this video to learn more about the history of the name and the logo of the iconic company.
Boeing Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing celebrates its 100th anniversary, having been founded on July 15, 1916, as one of the most influential aircraft manufacturers in history.
- The company has pioneered a long list of iconic commercial aircraft, such as the 707, 737, 747, 777, and 787, with the 737 being the first to surpass 10,000 orders.
- Boeing has also been a highly successful manufacturer of military aircraft, expanding its military and space footprint by acquiring McDonnell Douglas in the mid-1990s.
- Despite market fluctuations, Boeing has weathered storms in the aviation market and continues to be a major player, with Airbus as its toughest competitor.
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