The Boeing Company has been involved in Australian aircraft and defence businesses for more than 60 years. Over the past 10 years alone Boeing has invested more than $A200 million in local facilities, plant, equipment and the training of Australian nationals; over $A200 million in local research and development; and a further $A100 million in technology transferred to Australia. Boeing has exported from Australia $A1.5 billion worth of complex aerostructure components.