ARLINGTON, Va., May 5, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that its
Arlington, Virginia campus just
outside Washington, D.C. will
serve as the company's global headquarters. The aerospace and
defense firm's employees in the region support various corporate
functions and specialize in advanced airplane development and
autonomous systems. In addition to designating Northern Virginia as its new headquarters,
Boeing plans to develop a research & technology hub in the area
to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.
"We are excited to build on our foundation here in Northern Virginia. The region makes strategic
sense for our global headquarters given its proximity to our
customers and stakeholders, and its access to world-class
engineering and technical talent," said Boeing President and Chief
Executive Officer Dave Calhoun.
Boeing will maintain a significant presence at its Chicago location and surrounding region.
"We greatly appreciate our continuing relationships in
Chicago and throughout
Illinois. We look forward to
maintaining a strong presence in the city and the state," said
Calhoun.
"We also want to especially thank Governor Youngkin for his
partnership, and Senator Warner for his support as we worked
through the process."
Future of Work Enables More Investment in Manufacturing,
Engineering, Training
Over the past two years, Boeing has implemented flexible and
virtual solutions that have enabled the company to reduce its
office space needs. At its Chicago
office, less office space will be required for the employees who
will continue to be based there. Boeing will adapt and modernize
the workspace to better support future work requirements.
"In today's business environment, we have adopted a flexible
work strategy in parts of our company and are taking steps to be
more efficient within a reduced footprint. This helps us channel
investments toward our critical manufacturing and engineering
facilities and training resources," said Calhoun.
New Boeing Research & Technology Hub
As part of its effort to tap into engineering and technology
talent across the U.S and around the world, Boeing plans to
establish a research and technology hub in Northern Virginia. The hub will focus on
developing innovations in the areas of cyber security, autonomous
operations, quantum sciences and software and systems
engineering.
"The future of Boeing is digital," said Greg Hyslop, Boeing's chief engineer and
executive vice president of Engineering, Test and Technology.
"Focusing our R&D and talent development in areas that support
digital innovation will fuel the introduction of cutting-edge
capabilities. This new hub in Northern
Virginia will follow the successful implementation of this
technology strategy in other regions."
Boeing's Footprint and Impact
As the nation's largest exporter, Boeing employs more than
140,000 people and is hiring as the commercial market recovers and
the company invests in production, innovation and product
development. The company's three business units will continue to be
based at their current headquarters, which include:
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Seattle, Wash.
- Boeing Global Services in Plano,
Texas
- Boeing Defense, Space and Security in Arlington, Va.
In addition to the company's operations, Boeing works with more
than 12,000 businesses supporting more than one million supplier
jobs across the United States, and
located in every state. Globally, the company has operations in
more than 65 countries.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Learn more at boeing.com.
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