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Boeing and AWS Join Forces to Transform Aerospace Design and Manufacturing

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Boeing (NYSE: BA) has announced an extended partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its digital infrastructure. This collaboration will involve migrating applications to the AWS cloud to improve engineering and manufacturing efficiency. The partnership aims to leverage AWS’s advanced cloud capabilities for better product innovation and customer support. Additionally, Amazon Air utilizes over 110 Boeing aircraft for expedited delivery services, showcasing the integration of Boeing products in Amazon's logistics.

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  • Partnership with AWS will enhance Boeing's cloud operations and digital capabilities.
  • Migration to AWS cloud can improve operational efficiency and innovation.
  • Utilization of over 110 Boeing aircraft for Amazon Air boosts delivery services.
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Leading global aerospace company selects AWS as a strategic cloud provider and will use AWS’s comprehensive cloud portfolio to strengthen its digital foundations for engineering and manufacturing

Amazon Air uses Boeing aircraft to expedite package delivery for customers

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced an expanded relationship that extends the aerospace leader’s existing cloud operations and streamlines Boeing’s approach to cloud computing. Boeing will migrate applications out of on-premises data centers to AWS and create a technology foundation that will strengthen engineering and manufacturing processes. AWS will power new and existing Boeing digital applications to unlock valuable insights to drive product innovation, more efficient operations, and improved customer support. Beyond the cloud relationship, Amazon Air has grown its fleet to more than 110 Boeing aircraft to facilitate the movement of goods to Amazon customers worldwide.

“Today’s announcement represents a significant investment in Boeing’s digital future. Our work with AWS will help us advance Boeing’s people, products, and services by enabling everyone with the latest tools, technology and expertise,” said Susan Doniz, Boeing Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Data Analytics. “Our cloud strategy removes infrastructure restraints, allowing for more ownership within teams, simplifies our processes, creates easier and more secure access to information, and empowers our people to perform their best.”

Boeing is a leading global manufacturer of airplanes and space systems, with aerospace engineering at the heart of its operations for more than 100 years. This collaboration with AWS expands the company’s current cloud operations and allows Boeing to take advantage of AWS’s scalable, power-efficient, and high-performing infrastructure, as well as its industry-leading cloud services, including high performance computing (HPC).

“Boeing and AWS share a builder culture and are committed to using advanced technologies to take on the most ambitious engineering feats like developing new sustainable energy sources and interplanetary human travel. Together, we will deliver more powerful, sustainable, and efficient aerospace design, engineering, and management solutions that will help Boeing customers today and in future aerospace travel,” said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Amazon Web Services, Inc. “AWS’s proven cloud infrastructure and deep portfolio of services allow Boeing to create new solutions for its global customers and suppliers that will increase innovation and adaptability to enhance the movement of people and goods around the world, including Amazon’s own deliveries for our customers through Amazon Air.”

About Amazon Web Services

For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 84 Availability Zones within 26 geographic regions, with announced plans for 24 more Availability Zones and eight more AWS Regions in Australia, Canada, India, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

About Boeing

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.

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FAQ

What is Boeing's new partnership with AWS about?

Boeing's new partnership with AWS focuses on enhancing its cloud operations by migrating applications to AWS, improving engineering and manufacturing processes.

How many Boeing aircraft are used by Amazon Air?

Amazon Air currently uses over 110 Boeing aircraft for package delivery.

What is the significance of the Boeing and AWS collaboration?

The collaboration is significant as it aims to strengthen Boeing's digital infrastructure, promoting more efficient operations and innovative product development.

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