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    Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercialjetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supportsairlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries. Boeing productsand tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic anddefense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and

    performance-based logistics and training.

    Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. The company continues toexpand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Its broad range ofcapabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of its commercial airplane family;integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-enabledsolutions; creating advanced technology solutions; and arranging innovative customer-financingoptions.

    With corporate offices in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 159,000 people across the UnitedStates and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative

    workforces anywhere. More than 123,000 employees hold college degrees -- including nearly32,000 advanced degrees -- in virtually every business and technical field from approximately2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundredsof thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.

    Boeing is organized into two business units: Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Defense,Space & Security. Supporting these units are Boeing Capital Corporation, a global provider offinancing solutions; the Shared Services Group, which provides a broad range of services toBoeing worldwide; and Boeing Engineering, Operations & Technology, which helps develop,acquire, apply and protect innovative technologies and processes.

    Boeing Commercial AirplanesBoeing has been the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for more than 40 years. Withthe merger of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas in 1997, Boeing's leadership in commercial jets,joined with the lineage of Douglas airplanes, gives the combined company a 70-year heritage ofleadership in commercial aviation. Today, the main commercial products are the 737, 747, 767and 777 families of airplanes and the Boeing Business Jet. New product development efforts arefocused on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the 747-8. The company has nearly 12,000commercial jetliners in service worldwide, which is roughly 75 percent of the world fleet.Through Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, the company provides unsurpassed, around-the-clock technical support to help operators maintain their airplanes in peak operating condition.

    Commercial Aviation Services offers a full range of world-class engineering, modification,logistics and information services to its global customer base, which includes the world'spassenger and cargo airlines, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. Boeing alsotrains maintenance and flight crews in the 100-seat-and-above airliner market through BoeingTraining & Flight Services, the world's largest and most comprehensive provider of airlinetraining.

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    Boeing Defense, Space & Security

    Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) provides end-to-end services for large-scale systemsthat enhance air-, land-, sea- and space-based platforms for global military, government andcommercial customers. In addition to designing, producing, modifying and supporting fighters,

    bombers, transports, rotorcraft, aerial refuelers, missiles, munitions and spacecraft for military,civil and commercial use, BDS is developing enhanced capabilities through network-enabledsolutions, communications and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance technologies. BDSalso supports the U.S. government as a system integrator on several programs of nationalsignificance -- NASA's space shuttle and International Space Station programs, the MissileDefense Agency's Ground-Based Midcourse Defense program, the Army's Brigade CombatTeam Modernization program and SBInet, a critical component of the Secure Border Initiativemanaged by the Department of Homeland Security .

    Boeing Capital Corporation

    Boeing Capital Corporation is a global provider of financing solutions. Working closely withCommercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security, Boeing Capital Corporation arranges,structures and provides financing to facilitate the sale and delivery of Boeing commercial andmilitary aircraft, satellites and launch vehicles. With a year-end 2009 portfolio of approximately$5.7 billion, Boeing Capital Corporation combines Boeing's financial strength and global reach,detailed knowledge of Boeing customers and equipment, and the expertise of a seasoned groupof financial professionals.

    Engineering, Operations & Technology

    EO&T enhances Boeing's growth and productivity by driving technical and functional excellenceacross the enterprise. Its primary objectives are to support the company's business units bydelivering high-quality, low-cost technical services in information technology, research andtechnology, and test and evaluation; integrated enterprise strategies that ensure technology isready when needed, competitively protected and environmentally progressive; and highlydisciplined and efficient engineering, operations and supplier management support that ensuresprogram success. The organization pays particular attention to ensuring the success ofdevelopment programs, and strives to attract, develop and retain a world-class technical andfunctional work force.

    Shared Services Group

    Shared Services Group allows business units to focus on profitable growth by providing theinfrastructure services required to run their global operations. The group provides a broad rangeof services worldwide, including facilities services, employee benefits and services, staffing,recruitment, wellness programs, security, fire protection, site operations, disaster preparedness,construction, reclamation, conservation programs, virtual workplace, creative services,transportation, business continuity and the purchase of all non-production goods and services. It

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    also offers comprehensive travel services to Boeing employees and manages the sale andacquisition of all leased and owned property for Boeing. By integrating services, Shared ServicesGroup delivers greater value, creates "lean" processes and operations, leverages buying powerand simplifies access to services for all of Boeing.