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The Boeing Company is one of the world's largest aerospace companies and a leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense systems, space vehicles, and satellites. The company operates through Commercial Airplanes, Defense Space & Security, and Global Services segments. Boeing's commercial aircraft include the 737, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner families. In defense, Boeing produces military aircraft, rotorcraft, satellites, and weapons systems. The company is also a major contributor to NASA programs, including the Space Launch System and CST-100 Starliner. Founded by William Boeing in 1916, the company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Boeing has faced significant challenges in recent years related to the 737 MAX crisis and quality control issues, but remains one of only two major commercial aircraft manufacturers globally alongside Airbus.