Boeing UK presence and partnerships grow further, exceeding £2bn in 2016

Boeing has reported that its direct spending with UK suppliers has tripled over the last six years to £2.1 billion, supporting an estimated 16,500 jobs in the tier one UK supply chain, a rise of 80% over the same period.  Direct Boeing employment to support local airline, military and security customers has doubled since 2011, to 2,200.  The company continues to grow, recruiting on average a new employee per day. “The partnership between the UK and Boeing is one of mutual benefit, driving economic growth and prosperity for both the UK and the US,” said Sir Michael Arthur, president of