SAN FRANCISCO, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) and Boeing on Wednesday announced an expanded relationship that extends existing cloud operations and streamlines Boeing's approach to cloud computing.

       Boeing will migrate applications out of on-premises data centers to AWS and create a technology foundation that will strengthen engineering and manufacturing processes. AWS will power new and existing Boeing digital applications to drive product innovation, more efficient operations, and customer support, the announcement said.

       "Today's announcement represents a significant investment in Boeing's digital future. Our work with AWS will help us advance Boeing's people, products, and services by enabling everyone with the latest tools, technology and expertise," said Susan Doniz, Boeing Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Data Analytics.

       "Together, we will deliver more powerful, sustainable, and efficient aerospace design, engineering, and management solutions that will help Boeing customers today and in future aerospace travel," said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at AWS.

       Beyond the cloud relationship, Amazon Air has grown its fleet to more than 110 Boeing aircraft to facilitate the movement of goods to Amazon customers worldwide.