Boeing Coming soon in India – Here is an overview
What is Boeing:
Boeing is one of the world’s largest company designing, manufacturing, and selling aeroplanes, rockets, missiles, etc. all over the world and it plays a big role in the global aviation and defense Sector of countries. The Boeing Company’s headquarters is located in Virginia. It employs more than 140,000 people across the United States and in more than 65 countries.
History of Boeing :
- It was founded in Seattle, Washington on July 15, 1916, by William Boeing as the Pacific Aero Products Company. It later became Boeing Airplane Company in 1917.
- The company has a rich history in aviation, producing a series of successful aircraft, including the iconic Boeing 707, which revolutionized air travel in the 1950s and 1960s.
Product Lines:
- It manufactures a wide range of commercial and military aircraft, satellites, and defense systems.
- Its commercial aircraft division produces some of the world’s most widely used airplanes, such as the Boeing 737, 747, 777, and 787.
- It is a major supplier of military aircraft, such as fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, and aerial refueling tankers.
- The Boeing F-15 Eagle and F/A-18 Hornet are among the notable military aircraft produced by the company.
Manufacturing in India :
On January 19, 2024, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru.
The BIETC is built with an investment of ₹1,600 crore in Bengaluru. It is located on a 43-acre campus, and is among the major’s largest investments outside the U.S. This is the result of India’s initiative for “Make In India” focus on manufacturing In India. The objective of the Initiative is to promote India as the most preferred global manufacturing destination
This development will assist in the development of the start-up which would further result in the development of the new technology product in India. The company invests in research and development to advance aerospace technology, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance safety.
India’s fastest growing airline, Akasa Air Orders 150 More Boeing 737 MAX Jets on 18th Jan 2024 for Domestic and International Expansion from the company.
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