Boeing on Tuesday announced changes to its military aircraft business that will take effect Oct. 1. The organization will consolidate from six divisions to four, “to continue to position the company for growth in the current business environment,” states the company’s release. The four new divisions are Global Strike, based in St. Louis; Missiles and Unmanned Airborne Systems, based in St. Charles, Mo.; Mobility, based in Ridley Park, Pa.; and Surveillance and Engagement, based in Seattle. “This reorganization, coupled with our productivity goals, will reduce organizational complexity and allow us to be more efficient,” said Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick. There will be some work force reductions, beginning with approximately 10 percent of BMA executive positions, states the release.
Members of the Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing helped save 11 airplane crash survivors off the coast of Florida on May 12. The Reserve Airmen were flying an HC-130J Combat King II and an HH-60W Jolly Green II on a routine training flight when a Coast Guard call diverted…