Boeing and Microsoft are deepening their partnership to accelerate Boeing’s digital transformation, the companies have announced. Boeing plans to use Microsoft Cloud and its AI capabilities to update the company’s critical infrastructure, streamline business processes and accelerate the company’s development of digital aviation.

“Today’s announcement represents a significant investment in Boeing’s digital future.  Our strategic partnership with Microsoft will help us realise our cloud strategy by removing infrastructure restraints, properly scaling to unlock innovation and further strengthening our commitment to sustainable operations,” said Susan Doniz, Boeing chief information officer and senior vice president of Information Technology & Data Analytics. “Microsoft’s demonstrated partnership approach, trusted cloud technologies and deep industry experience will help us achieve our transformation goals and strengthen Boeing’s digital foundation.”

“Boeing and Microsoft have been working together for more than two decades, and this partnership builds on that history to support Boeing’s digital future by helping it optimise operations and develop digital solutions that will benefit the global aviation industry,” said Judson Althoff, EVP and chief commercial officer at Microsoft. “The power of the Microsoft Cloud and its AI capabilities will serve as the core component to Boeing’s digital aviation strategy by providing flexible, agile and scalable solutions that are intelligent and data driven on a secure and compliant platform.”