EADS North America’s chairman will focus on the company’s bid with Northrop Grumman to win the U.S. Air Force tanker contest, according to an announcement today.
Ralph D. Crosby, Jr. has been EADS North America’s chairman and CEO. Crosby will turn over his CEO responsibilities to Sean O’Keefe, a former Navy secretary and NASA administrator.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the EADS team in expanding its presence in the U.S. defense industry,” O’Keefe said, in a statement. “Our focus will continue to be offering the most capable defense and homeland security solutions available, investing in America and its workforce, and performing beyond our customers’ expectations.
Crosby will stay on as chairman and oversee EADS’ role in the Northrop Grumman tanker offer to the Air Force.
The Air Force opened its multi-billion dollar aerial refueling tanker competition late last month. As the Seattle PI reported this morning, the Air Force answered some questions it has received thus far in the contest.
The Air Force will issue a final request for proposals after responding to initial queries by bidders Boeing and duo Northrop and EADS. The Pentagon plans to pick a winner by next summer.
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