The Republic of Korea Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force acquired the aircraft through the Foreign Military Sales process and will receive the same P-8A Poseidon variant designed and produced for the U.S. Navy. The Royal New Zealand Air Force is expected to begin receiving aircraft in 2022 and the Republic of Korea Navy is expected to begin receiving aircraft in 2023.

The P-8 is a proven long-range multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. A military derivative of the Boeing 737 Next-Generation airplane, the P-8 combines superior performance and reliability with an advanced mission system that ensures maximum interoperability in the battle space.

The P-8 is militarized with maritime weapons, a modern open mission system architecture and commercial-like support for affordability. The aircraft is modified to include a bomb bay and pylons for weapons. It has two weapons stations on each wing and can carry 129 sonobuoys. The aircraft is also fitted with an in-flight refueling system.

With more than 254,000 flight hours to date, the P-8A Poseidon and P-8I variants patrol the globe performing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; humanitarian; and search and rescue missions.

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• Boeing va utiliser ses moyens d’impression en 3D dans plusieurs usines situées aux États-Unis afin de fabriquer des masques pour ceux qui interviennent en première ligne dans la lutte contre le virus. Notre objectif de production initial porte sur plusieurs milliers de masques par semaine, avant d’augmenter successivement les cadences. Boeing dispose de machines de fabrication additive à Saint-Louis (Missouri), El Segundo (Californie), Mesa (Arizona), Huntsville (Alabama) et Philadelphie (Pennsylvanie). Ces sites seront mis à contribution dans le cadre de cette première campagne de fabrication tant qu’ils seront opérationnels, conformément aux ordonnances fédérales, étatiques et locales applicables à la santé et la sécurité des employés de Boeing.

• Boeing a également proposé la mise à disposition de son Dreamlifter, l’un des plus gros avions Cargo au monde, dans le but de transporter les fournitures essentielles dont les professionnels de santé ont besoin en urgence. Nous collaborons étroitement avec les responsables gouvernementaux pour définir la meilleure façon d’apporter notre soutien.

• À ce jour, Boeing a fait don de plusieurs dizaines de milliers de masques, gants de protection et autres équipements à des hôpitaux qui en avaient besoin. Par ailleurs, nous étudions d’autres moyens de mettre notre expertise en matière d’ingénierie, fabrication et logistique au service de la lutte contre le virus COVID-19.

– Les sites du Puget Sound cesseront leurs activités à titre provisoire pendant 14 jours à compter du 25 mars.

CHICAGO, le 23 mars 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA]  annonce ce jour la suspension temporaire des activités de production dans ses usines du Puget Sound (autour de Seattle) en raison de l’état d’urgence proclamé dans l’État de Washington, et suite à son évaluation continue de la situation et à l’accélération de la propagation du coronavirus dans la région. Ces mesures prises dans le but d’assurer le bien-être des employés de Boeing, de leurs familles et de la communauté locale prévoient l’arrêt méthodique de la production conformément aux exigences de ses clients.

Boeing a décidé de réduire ses activités de production dès aujourd’hui et envisage leur suspension à partir du mercredi 25 mars sur les sites de la région du Puget Sound. La suspension des activités de production durera 14 jours, pendant lesquels Boeing continuera d’observer les directives du gouvernement, ainsi que les mesures concernant le virus COVID-19 et ses répercussions sur l’ensemble des opérations du Groupe. Au cours de cette période, nous procèderons à des opérations supplémentaires de nettoyage en profondeur sur les sites concernés et établirons des critères rigoureux en vue de la reprise du travail.

« Cette mesure nécessaire a pour but de protéger nos employés et les communautés où ils travaillent et vivent », a déclaré Dave Calhoun, président-directeur général de Boeing. « Nous continuons de travailler en étroite collaboration avec les autorités responsables de la santé publique, et sommes en contact avec nos clients, nos fournisseurs et tous nos partenaires concernés par cette suspension temporaire. Nous regrettons les difficultés qu’implique cette décision pour ces entreprises, ainsi que pour nos employés, mais il est vital de préserver la santé et la sécurité de tous ceux qui prennent part au développement de nos produits et services, ainsi que de contribuer à l’effort national entrepris contre la propagation du virus COVID-19. »

Les employés des sites de production sont invités à se présenter aujourd’hui à leur poste de travail ; ils recevront ultérieurement des instructions concernant leur activité dans le cadre de ce processus de suspension de l’activité.

Les employés de la région du Puget Sound qui peuvent travailler à domicile poursuivront leur activité en télétravail. Ceux qui ne peuvent pas travailler à distance recevront une indemnité pendant les 10 premiers jours ouvrables de la période de suspension — soit le double de la politique en vigueur au sein du Groupe —, ce qui permettra de couvrir la période de suspension fixée à 14 jours civils.

« Nos employés, nos clients et les partenaires de notre chaîne des fournisseurs demeurent la première de nos priorités lorsque nous évaluons l’évolution de la situation », a ajouté David Calhoun. « C’est une période sans précédent pour les entreprises et les communautés du monde entier ».

Lorsque la suspension sera levée, Boeing appliquera une approche méthodique pour relancer la production en mettant l’accent sur la sécurité, la qualité et le respect des engagements pris vis-à-vis de ses clients. Pour le secteur aéronautique, il s’agira d’une étape capitale vers la reprise.

Boeing met tout en œuvre pour minimiser les conséquences de cette suspension sur sa capacité à exécuter et soutenir ses programmes militaires et spatiaux, ainsi qu’à maintenir le niveau de préparation opérationnelle que requièrent ses clients du secteur de la défense pour accomplir leurs missions vitales. Au cours des prochains jours, Boeing travaillera en étroite collaboration avec ces clients pour élaborer des plans garantissant le soutien dont ils ont besoin tout au long de cette période. Les opérations de distribution critiques menées au bénéfice des compagnies aériennes, des clients gouvernementaux et du secteur MRO (maintenance, réparation et révision) se poursuivront.

Boeing to Temporarily Suspend Puget Sound Production Operations in Response to Escalating COVID-19 Pandemic

– Boeing focusing on safe and orderly temporary suspension of operations

– Temporary operations shutdown to last 14 days beginning March 25

CHICAGO, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a temporary suspension of production operations at its Puget Sound area facilities in light of the state of emergency in Washington state and the company’s continuous assessment of the accelerating spread of the coronavirus in the region. These actions are being taken to ensure the well-being of employees, their families and the local community, and will include an orderly shutdown consistent with the requirements of its customers.

Boeing plans to begin reducing production activity today and projects the suspension of such operations to begin on Wednesday, March 25, at sites across the Puget Sound area. The suspension of production operations will last 14 days, during which Boeing will continue to monitor government guidance and actions on COVID-19 and its associated impacts on all company operations. During this time, we will be conducting additional deep cleaning activities at impacted sites and establishing rigorous criteria for return to work.

“This necessary step protects our employees and the communities where they work and live,” said Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun. “We continue to work closely with public health officials, and we’re in contact with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders who are affected by this temporary suspension. We regret the difficulty this will cause them, as well as our employees, but it’s vital to maintain health and safety for all those who support our products and services, and to assist in the national effort to combat the spread of COVID-19,” Calhoun added.

Production employees should continue to report for their assigned shifts today and will receive guidance on their role in the suspension shutdown process.

Puget Sound area-based employees who can work from home will continue to do so. Those who cannot work remotely will receive paid leave for the initial 10 working days of the suspension – double the company policy – which will provide coverage for the 14 calendar day suspension period.

“We will keep our employees, customers and supply chain top of mind as we continue to assess the evolving situation,” Calhoun said. “This is an unprecedented time for organizations and communities across the globe.” 

When the suspension is lifted, Boeing will take an orderly approach to restarting production with a focus on safety, quality and meeting customer commitments. This will be a key step to enabling the aerospace sector to bridge to recovery.

Boeing is working to minimize this suspension’s impact on the company’s ability to deliver and support its defense and space programs, and ensure the readiness of our defense customers to perform their vital missions. Boeing will work closely with those customers in the coming days to develop plans that ensure customers are supported throughout this period. Critical distribution operations in support of airline, government, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) customers will continue.

The 2020 annual meeting of shareholders will be held in a virtual format only at 9 a.m. Central time on April 27, 2020. Shareholders will not be able to attend the 2020 annual meeting in person.

Shareholders at the close of business on the record date, February 27, 2020, are entitled to attend the annual meeting. To be admitted to the meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BA2020, shareholders must enter the 16-digit voting control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form, notice of internet availability of proxy materials or email previously received. Closed captioning will be provided for the duration of the virtual meeting. 

Please note that the proxy card and voting instruction form included with previously-distributed proxy materials will not be updated to reflect the change from an in-person meeting to a virtual-only meeting and may be used to vote shares in connection with the annual meeting. 

Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the virtual-only annual meeting, Boeing urges shareholders to vote and submit their proxies in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials.

CHICAGO and SÃO PAULO, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Embraer [B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ] welcome the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)’s General-Superintendence (SG) in Brazil. The decision will become final within the next 15 days unless a review is requested by CADE Commissioners. The partnership has now received unconditional clearance from every regulatory jurisdiction with the exception of the European Commission, which continues to assess the deal.

“This latest clearance is yet another endorsement of our partnership, which will bring greater competition to the regional jet marketplace, better value for our customers and opportunities for our employees,” said Marc Allen, Boeing’s president of Embraer Partnership & Group Operations.

“Brazil’s approval of the deal is a clear demonstration of the pro-competitive nature of our partnership,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, president and CEO of Embraer. “It will not only benefit our customers, but also allow the growth of Embraer and the Brazilian aeronautical industry as a whole.”

Unconditional clearance has now been granted in Brazil, United States, China, Japan, South Africa, Montenegro, Colombia, and Kenya. 

Boeing and Embraer have been in discussion with the European Commission since late 2018, and continue to engage with the Commission as it proceeds through its assessment of the transaction.

“We have been productively engaged with the Commission to demonstrate the pro-competitive nature of our planned partnership, and we look forward to a positive outcome,” Boeing’s Allen said. “Given the positive endorsement we’ve seen from customers across Europe and the unconditional clearance we’ve received from every other regulator who has considered the transaction, we look forward to securing final approval for the transaction as soon as possible.”

The planned strategic partnership between Embraer and Boeing comprises two joint ventures: one joint venture made up of the commercial aircraft and services operations of Embraer (Boeing Brasil – Commercial) in which Boeing will own 80 percent and Embraer will hold 20 percent; and another joint venture to promote and develop markets for the multi-mission medium airlift C-390 Millennium (Boeing Embraer – Defense) in which Embraer will own a 51 percent stake and Boeing will own the remaining 49 percent. 

Forward-Looking Information Is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty

Certain statements in this release may be “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed terms of the transaction, the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions to executing or closing the transaction and the timing thereof, and the benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions about future events that may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. As a result, these statements speak only as of the date they are made and neither party undertakes an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Specific factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include the effect of global economic conditions, the ability of the parties to reach final agreement on a transaction, consummate such a transaction and realize anticipated synergies, and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in the filings of The Boeing Company and/or Embraer with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Lawrence W. Kellner to Become Chairman of the Board

New Leadership to Bring Renewed Commitment to Transparency and Better Communication With Regulators and Customers in Safely Returning the 737 MAX to Service

CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that its Board of Directors has named current Chairman, David L. Calhoun, as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective January 13, 2020. Mr. Calhoun will remain a member of the Board. In addition, Board member Lawrence W. Kellner will become non-executive Chairman of the Board effective immediately. 

The Company also announced that Dennis A. Muilenburg has resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and Board director effective immediately. Boeing Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith will serve as interim CEO during the brief transition period, while Mr. Calhoun exits his non-Boeing commitments.

The Board of Directors decided that a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the Company moving forward as it works to repair relationships with regulators, customers, and all other stakeholders. 

Under the Company’s new leadership, Boeing will operate with a renewed commitment to full transparency, including effective and proactive communication with the FAA, other global regulators and its customers. 

“On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am pleased that Dave has agreed to lead Boeing at this critical juncture,” Mr. Kellner said.  He added, “Dave has deep industry experience and a proven track record of strong leadership, and he recognizes the challenges we must confront. The Board and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the Boeing team to ensure that today marks a new way forward for our company.”

Mr. Calhoun said, “I strongly believe in the future of Boeing and the 737 MAX. I am honored to lead this great company and the 150,000 dedicated employees who are working hard to create the future of aviation.”

Golightly, 61, will report to interim CEO Greg Smith initially, and then to President and CEO David Calhoun from Jan. 13 onward. Golightly will serve on the company’s executive council and be based in Chicago.

“Niel is a world-class communications professional with deep knowledge, expertise and relationships acquired over an accomplished career in both the private and public sectors,” said Smith. “Importantly, he shares our values of safety, quality and integrity, and as a former Navy fighter pilot, Niel brings a deep passion for aerospace and Boeing’s mission. We are excited to welcome Niel to the team as we work together to safely return the 737 MAX to service, restore trust with our key stakeholders around the globe, and continue to build our future.”  

Golightly joins Boeing from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), where since 2018 he served as global chief communications officer. In that role he was responsible for developing and implementing FCA’s overarching corporate communications strategy, overseeing media relations, leadership and employee communications, and working alongside the company’s CEO and leadership team.

Golightly has 25 years of communications and strategy experience, holding leadership roles with a number of large, global industrial companies including FCA, Royal Dutch Shell and Ford Motor Company. Prior to his corporate experience, Golightly served for 14 years in the U.S. Navy, including as a fighter pilot and as speechwriter to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Cornell University and later studied at the University of Konstanz in Germany as a Navy Olmsted Scholar.

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

Luttig, who served as Boeing’s General Counsel from 2006 until assuming his current responsibilities in May 2019, has been managing legal matters associated with the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents, and advising the Board on strategic matters.

“Judge Luttig is one of the finest legal minds in the Nation and he has expertly and tirelessly guided our company as General Counsel, Counselor, and Senior Advisor,” said Interim Boeing President and CEO Greg Smith. “We are deeply indebted to Judge Luttig for his extraordinary service to Boeing over these nearly 14 years, especially through this past, challenging year for our company,” said Smith. “The Board and I will always be grateful for the Judge’s remarkable service to The Boeing Company – and I will personally always be grateful for his friendship.”

Luttig joined Boeing after serving 15 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Prior to his appointment to the Federal Bench, Luttig served as Assistant Attorney General and Counselor to the Attorney General of the United States. Luttig worked at The White House from 1981-82 under President Ronald Reagan. From 1982 to 1985, he served as a law clerk to then-Judge Antonin Scalia of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and thereafter as a law clerk and then as Special Assistant to the Chief Justice of the United States.

“It has been an honor to serve as Boeing’s General Counsel and as Counselor and Senior Advisor to the Boeing Board of Directors,” said Luttig. “I will be eternally grateful to The Boeing Company, to the Boeing Board of Directors, to CEOs Dennis Muilenburg and Jim McNerney, and to former Lead Director Ken Duberstein for the opportunity and the privilege to serve this great company and the extraordinary men and women who, together, are The Boeing Company. My respect and admiration for these very special men and women – whom I am proud to call my friends — and for The Boeing Company, is endless.”

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter, including deliveries under operating lease (which are identified by parentheses) were as follows:

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