Boeing is turning 100 years old this year! Founded in 1916, the Boeing Company has gone from producing a single canvas-and-wood airplane to becoming the world’s largest aerospace company, transforming how we fly over oceans and into the stars.
To honor the occasion, Boeing’s hometown partner, Alaska Airlines, hosted a 100th Birthday Party at Seattle’s Museum of Flight, bringing together 700 leaders from the Pacific Northwest. Proudly unveiled at the celebration was a new Alaska 737 painted in special centennial paint theme:
Say hi to our newest aircraft celebrating our hometown partner @BoeingAirplanes. https://t.co/hS7ZBsBAxO #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/y5tZJoIeNS
— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) June 30, 2016
Proud to see @AlaskaAir’s new 737 sporting a Centennial livery.
Photos: https://t.co/OmhqtNh68x #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/7fmwYGdGPA— Boeing Airplanes (@BoeingAirplanes) June 30, 2016
Attendees shared their appreciation for Boeing by using the hashtag #Boeing100 on social media:
Inaugural crew on @AlaskaAir brand spanking new "Celebration of Boeing" plane. #alaskacares #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/TGPXKOwmH9
— Bobbie Egan (@BobbieE) June 30, 2016
Boeing. Alaska Airlines. Seahawks. Thanks for being here! #Boeing100 #alaskacares pic.twitter.com/6dMMWwVVyB
— The Museum of Flight (@museumofflight) June 30, 2016
Happy Birthday Boeing. Celebrating 100 Years. #boeing100 #iFlyAlaska pic.twitter.com/B23OmxNqtx
— Caroline Kay (@CarolineKay11) June 30, 2016
View from inside the @Boeing centennial 737 on flight from @SeaTacAirport to @museumofflight. #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/NSM1etRy3p
— WA Roundtable (@waroundtable) June 30, 2016
Seattle Seahawks quarterback and Chief Football Officer of Alaska Airlines was on hand to celebrate:
Our Chief Football Officer @DangeRussWilson has arrived with @UW to cheer on the crowd. Going live soon. #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/lagEYe7q6t
— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) June 30, 2016
Pleasure to be a part of the @Boeing & @AlaskaAir Family!
Congrats on 100 Years @Boeing #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/LDK2K3eVmc
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 30, 2016
Alaska Airlines broadcasted the event live on Facebook:
Governor Inslee was on hand, broadcasting live on Periscope:
LIVE on #Periscope: Joining @alaskaair to celebrate #Boeing100 https://t.co/JgAkximWyL
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) June 30, 2016
Russell Wilson announced Alaska Airlines would be donating $100,000 to the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship. CEO Raymond Conner later announced Boeing would match that donation.
Chief Football Officer @DangeRussWilson leads a play! We are donating $100K to WA State Opportunity Scholarship. pic.twitter.com/RM1DmMX67O
— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) June 30, 2016
Thank you for an amazing 100 years, Boeing. We know you’re just getting started.
Thank you, @Boeing. #Boeing100 pic.twitter.com/9XbZKXnfeR
— WA Roundtable (@waroundtable) June 30, 2016