11 Facts About Boeing

1. The US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing are evaluating the need for software or design changes to 737 MAX jets.

2. The average salary at Boeing is $76,784, reported by former employees.

3. In September 2018, Boeing signed a deal with the Pentagon worth up to $2.4 billion to provide helicopters for protecting nuclear-missile bases.

4. On 27 April 2017, Boeing filed a petition for dumping them at $19.6m each, below their $33.2m production cost.

5. In 2004, Boeing ended production of the 757 after 1,050 aircraft were produced.

6. In September 2001, Boeing moved its corporate headquarters from Seattle to Chicago.

7. In 1967, Boeing introduced another short—and medium-range airliner, the twin-engine 737.

8. In 1938, Boeing completed work on its Model 307 Stratoliner.

9. In 1932, Boeing introduced the Model 248, the first all-metal monoplane fighter.

10. In 1925, Boeing built its Model 40 mail plane for the US government to use on airmail routes.

11. In 1923, Boeing entered competition against Curtiss to develop a pursuit fighter for the US Army Air Service.