Boeing, Vought to Showcase KC-767 Advanced Tanker.Local, State and Federal Officials Lend Their Support Vought Vought is the name of several related aerospace firms. These have included, in the past, Lewis and Vought Corporation, Chance Vought, Vought Sikorsky, LTV Aerospace (part of Ling-Temco-Vought), Vought Aircraft Companies, and the current Aircraft Industries:
WHAT: Vought Aircraft Industries and The Boeing Company will hold a
rally at Vought to highlight the superior capabilities of the
KC-767 Advanced Tanker. This aircraft is being offered as a
replacement to the U.S. Air Force's 179 aging Boeing KC-135
tankers that have been in service for the past 15 years.
Vought employees and executives will be joined by Rep. Sam
Johnson (R-Plano), Grand Prairie Mayor Charles England, State
Rep. Kirk England and Lt Col (Ret) Bill Looke, Vice President,
Operations, San Antonio Port Authority and former executive
director of the Texas Aerospace Commission and the Governor's
Office of Aerospace and Aviation.
Approximately 80 Vought workers in Grand Prairie are currently
involved in producing sections of the 767 aircraft (including
aft body section, pressure bulkhead, and horizontal
stabilizer). Boeing estimates that if it were selected to
build the tankers, it would mean 3,000 direct and indirect
jobs for Texans.
Prior to the event, media are invited to tour Boeing's KC-767
mobile technology showcase, featuring interactive
presentations, simulators and various displays.
The KC-767 Advanced Tanker is designed for aerial refueling of
other aircraft, but also is able to move cargo, passengers,
patients and medical crewmembers. These capabilities, combined
with best-in-competition fuel efficiency, global flexibility
and optimum size, provide a strong value proposition. A
decision by the Air Force regarding this program is expected
later this year.
WHEN: 9-9:45 a.m. CDT: Media tours of KC-767 mobile technology
showcase
10 a.m. CDT: Employee rally, with remarks by featured speakers
Friday, June 29, 2007
WHERE: Vought Aircraft Industries
1601 W. Marshall Dr.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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