The Boeing Co. is an aerospace company, which engages in the manufacture of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space and Security; Global Services; and Boeing Capital. The Boeing Israel Applied Innovation team’s mission is to bring external innovation into Boeing, working under the direction of the CTO. This team is responsible for advancing the adoption of innovative solutions and establishing partnerships to benefit Boeing. They also manage collaborations with AEI HorizonX Ventures, identifying new investment opportunities and connecting portfolio companies with Boeing’s technical resources to integrate groundbreaking technology into the company.