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The Boeing Company is a major aerospace and defense corporation, originally founded by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Its international headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois, US since 2001. Boeing is the largest global aircraft manufacturer by revenue, orders and deliveries, and the second-largest aerospace and defense contractor in the world. Boeing is the largest exporter in the United States. Its stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands in front of a crowd of Boeing employees and guests after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands in front of a crowd of Boeing employees and guests after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Four ballast tanks sit in the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Four ballast tanks sit in the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Six ballast tanks sit in the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Six ballast tanks sit in the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A pair Boeing employees are silohuetted on the body of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A pair Boeing employees are silohuetted on the body of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter taxis back to the flight line after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter taxis back to the flight line after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter sits on the flight line February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter sits on the flight line February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A pair of ground crew members run underneath a Boeing 747-8 freighter after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A pair of ground crew members run underneath a Boeing 747-8 freighter after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Testing equipment occupies the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Testing equipment occupies the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: The Boeing 747-8 freighter features four GE engines with unique cowlings February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: The Boeing 747-8 freighter features four GE engines with unique cowlings February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: The Boeing 747-8 freighter speeds down the runway during its first test flight with a chase plane in pursuit February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: The Boeing 747-8 freighter speeds down the runway during its first test flight with a chase plane in pursuit February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter waits on the flight line before making its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter waits on the flight line before making its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter taxis to the runway for its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter taxis to the runway for its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands in front of a crowd of Boeing employees and guests after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands in front of a crowd of Boeing employees and guests after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: A Boeing 747-8 freighter lands after its first test flight February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing flight line mechanic Mike Feeney work on an engine of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Four ballast tanks sit in the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Four ballast tanks sit in the cargo hold of a Boeing 747-8 freighter February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 8: Boeing 747 jets are built in the company's factory February 8, 2009 at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is the largest jumbo jet Boeing has built.

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