Michele Evans, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics business, was presented her first Wash100 Award for advancing aircraft technological capabilities and forming strategic partnerships.
In particular, her efforts to drive production and aeronautics technology throughout 2019 for Lockheed Martin have earned Evans her first Wash100 Award, the most prestigious and coveted award in all of government contracting (GovCon).
In June 2019, the U.S. Transportation Command tapped Lockheed Martin to deliver A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft. The partnership was announced at the Paris Air Show to showcase their collective commitment to showcase the aerial refueling needs of the U.S. military.
“We believe with Airbus’ and Lockheed Martin’s expertise in air refueling and innovative, combat-tested technologies such as low observability and networking operations, we make a powerful team to address the U.S. Air Force’s tanker needs today and into the future,” said Evans.
In addition, the company celebrated the opening of an F-35 aircraft production line at a newly refurbished hangar in Greenville, S.C. in April to produce F-16 Block 70 jets at the facility and create more than 400 jobs to support the new manufacturing line.
“This is an exciting time as we celebrate another important milestone for the F-16,” said Evans. “The future is bright, and it begins right here in Greenville, South Carolina ‒ the new home of F-16 production.”
Evans also spoke about the company’s plans to install “sixth generation” updates to its fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets including automated collision avoidance features and a 40 percent increase in fuel tank capacity.
Executive Mosaic congratulates Lockheed Martin and Michele Evans on her 2020 Wash100 Award selection. Her efforts to drive aeronautical technology capabilities and drive Lockheed Martin’s aircraft production have demonstrated her leadership and commitment to achievement in the GovCon industry.
