(1881–1956), US industrialist. In 1927 he founded United Aircraft and Transport, which in 1934 was divided into Boeing Aircraft, United Aircraft, and United Airlines.
Definition of Boeing, William Edward in US English:
Boeing, William Edward
proper nounˈbō-iNG
(1881–1956), US industrialist; born Wilhelm Edward Boeing. In 1927, he founded United Aircraft and Transport, which, in 1934, was divided into Boeing Aircraft, United Aircraft, and United Airlines.