Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) is the largest aerospace and aviation manufacturer in Israel. The company is known for its production of aerial and aerospace systems for both military use and civilian applications. The company was originally founded in 1953 as Bedek Aviation Company. Shimon Peres, the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, initiated the development of the company. Peres intended to create a company that had the ability to conduct maintenance and upgrades to aircraft operated by the Israel Defense Forces. Peres also chose the famous aviation engineer and designer Al Schwimmer to become the company’s first president.
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Boeing Prepares Everett To Be The Newest 737 MAX Production Line
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- April 23, 2026
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The company’s 737s have historically been put together in the Renton area of the state, but with the end of 747 production at Boeing’s Everett facilities, there’s more space for 737 production to grow.As such, Boeing will open a new 737 MAX production line this summer in Everett, where the company will manufacture the narrowbody type for the first time.