John S. Langford
Fondateur chez Electra Aero, Inc.
Profil
John S.
Langford is the founder of Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
(1989), Athena Technologies, Inc. (1998), and Electra Aero, Inc. (2020).
At Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc., he is currently the President & Director.
He is also a current Member of The Council on Competitiveness and the Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International.
Dr. Langford's former positions include Director-Governing Board at Aerospace Industries Association, Director at National Aeronautic Association, Principal at Lockheed Corp., and Principal at Institute for Defense Analyses.
He also served as a Member-Advisory Board at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mississippi State University, and the University of Maryland.
Dr. Langford received his undergraduate degree in 1979 and graduate degrees in 1983 and 1985 from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He also received a doctorate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987.
Postes actifs de John S. Langford
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
The Council on Competitiveness
 The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
 Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is an organization that hosts events and provides education and content development for professionals in the autonomous technologies industry. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA, and the CEO of the company is Brian P. Wynne. AUVSI's focus is on fostering a community of informed professionals and nurturing talent to enable progress and transformation in the industry. The organization has recently hosted the 3rd annual Business of Automated Mobility event and has added the full library of content recorded at the event to its AVille platform. AUVSI has also entered into a commercial agreement with the David McAntony Gibson Foundation to use its drone delivery technology to provide service to the Beausoleil First Nation community in Ontario. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc.
 Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. It specializes in UAV production, composite, sheet-metal fabrication and assembly, metals machining, tooling design, and fabrication. The firm's services include fabricating services, composite structures and components, and design, testing and consulting services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bridgeport, WV. | President | - |
Electra Aero, Inc.
 Electra Aero, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Electra Aero, Inc. is a next-generation aerospace company based in Falls Church, VA, with subsidiaries in the United States. Electra's team includes some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs and engineers in novel aircraft design, and its technology development is supported by NASA and the US Air Force. Electra Aero is building hybrid-electric, ultra-short take-off and landing (ESTOL) airplanes that fly people and cargo quieter, further, and more affordably. The piloted plane integrates into existing airspace rules, with the lowest technical risk and surest certification path of competing systems. The company was founded by John S. Langford, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Fondateur | 01/03/2020 |
Anciens postes connus de John S. Langford
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Athena Technologies, Inc.
 Athena Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Athena Technologies, Inc. manufactures and develops navigation & control systems. Its product, the GuideStar is a family of compact and flight control systems for applications such as commercial aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, target drones and missiles. Its sensors aid in navigation, air data and other critical flight information. The was founded by David Vos in 1998 and is headquartered in Warrenton, VA. | Directeur Général | 26/08/2012 |
| Mississippi State University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| University of Maryland | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Formation de John S. Langford
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Entreprise privées | 10 |
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Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
 Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Its programs include lightning strike, Orion, Centaur, eVTOL, sidearm, autonomous aerial cargo utility system, D8, robotic copilot, solar aircraft, and spheres. The company was founded by John S. Langford and Donald C. Fraser in 1989 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA. | Electronic Technology |
| Lockheed Corp. | Electronic Technology |
Athena Technologies, Inc.
Athena Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Athena Technologies, Inc. manufactures and develops navigation & control systems. Its product, the GuideStar is a family of compact and flight control systems for applications such as commercial aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, target drones and missiles. Its sensors aid in navigation, air data and other critical flight information. The was founded by David Vos in 1998 and is headquartered in Warrenton, VA. | Electronic Technology |
Institute for Defense Analyses
 Institute for Defense Analyses State AgencyGovernment Institute for Defense Analyses provides technical analyses of weapons systems and programs to federal agencies. It is a federally funded research organization that works primarily for the US Government's defense agencies. Its research areas include systems evaluations, technology assessments, resource & support analyses, and strategy assessments. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Government |
National Aeronautic Association
 National Aeronautic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation in the United States. The private company is based in Washington. NAA encourages the sport of aviation through its relationship with air sport organizations representing aerobatics, aeromodelling, ballooning, gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, indoor skydiving, powered paragliding and paramotor, and parachuting. NAA is also the caretaker of many of the nation's and the world's most prestigious aviation awards, including the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, and the Mackay Trophy. Founded in 1905, NAA is the oldest national aviation club in the country and is the official record-keeper of aviation and space records in the US. | Commercial Services |
Aerospace Industries Association
Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation. | Commercial Services |
The Council on Competitiveness
The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Commercial Services |
Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is an organization that hosts events and provides education and content development for professionals in the autonomous technologies industry. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA, and the CEO of the company is Brian P. Wynne. AUVSI's focus is on fostering a community of informed professionals and nurturing talent to enable progress and transformation in the industry. The organization has recently hosted the 3rd annual Business of Automated Mobility event and has added the full library of content recorded at the event to its AVille platform. AUVSI has also entered into a commercial agreement with the David McAntony Gibson Foundation to use its drone delivery technology to provide service to the Beausoleil First Nation community in Ontario. | Commercial Services |
Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc.
Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. It specializes in UAV production, composite, sheet-metal fabrication and assembly, metals machining, tooling design, and fabrication. The firm's services include fabricating services, composite structures and components, and design, testing and consulting services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bridgeport, WV. | Electronic Technology |
Electra Aero, Inc.
Electra Aero, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Electra Aero, Inc. is a next-generation aerospace company based in Falls Church, VA, with subsidiaries in the United States. Electra's team includes some of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs and engineers in novel aircraft design, and its technology development is supported by NASA and the US Air Force. Electra Aero is building hybrid-electric, ultra-short take-off and landing (ESTOL) airplanes that fly people and cargo quieter, further, and more affordably. The piloted plane integrates into existing airspace rules, with the lowest technical risk and surest certification path of competing systems. The company was founded by John S. Langford, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Electronic Technology |
