Dark clouds loom over Boeing.
The company has faced multiple high-profile incidents over the past 6 years — including crashes involving its planes and a fuselage blowout. This series of events has resulted in a decline in consumer trust, aggravated airlines, and lost sales to rival Airbus.
Amid these challenges, Boeing has shaken up its corporate leadership and moved to improve its manufacturing quality. For instance, the company is exploring a reintegration with Spirit AeroSystems to help address production flaws.
Meanwhile, Boeing has also made strides in multiple areas, such as defense and sustainability.
Using CB Insights data, we uncovered the 4 most important strategic priorities highlighted by Boeing’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships since Q1’22. We then categorized companies by their business relationships with Boeing across these areas:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Defense systems
- Digital infrastructure
- Sustainable aviation
