Boeing’s operations are located in every Australian state and territory (with the exception of Tasmania) with a total of 28 sites and more than 3,500 direct employees. A large number of Australian suppliers and Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs) support Boeing’s activities. In 2008, 3,500 suppliers provided more than $385 million worth of goods and services to operations, which in turn helped Boeing add value to the Australian economy.

In addition, Boeing generates approximately $400 million in export revenue for Australia through producing components for various commercial and military aircraft, software products and services, defence-related equipment and services, and specialist consulting services – further highlighting the company’s contribution to the nation’s economic outcomes.

The company has generated a map (click on the image above) that shows the amount Boeing spends and the number of partner and supplier sites according to the region in which they are located. Through these relationships, Boeing is helping to create and sustain thousands of high-grade high value jobs in the Australian aerospace industry and wider economy. Boeing’s expenditure also stimulates new capital investment in the Australian industrial base which helps companies maintain their competitive edge.