Lockheed Martin’s Lawson to Speak December 4

Nov. 18, 2009
The meeting is scheduled for Noon on December 4th in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., downtown Atlanta.

November 18, 2009, Atlanta, GA…Larry Lawson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Program, is scheduled as the featured guest speaker for the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for December 4. Lawson is responsible for the development, manufacture and sustainment of the new Raptor aircraft.

As the F-22 program prime contractor, Lockheed Martin leads the team of Boeing, Pratt & Whitney and more than 5,000 Lockheed Martin Employees as well as 1,000 suppliers. The F-22 is the United States Air Force (USAF) front line Air Dominance fighter achieving the highest levels of performance in stealth, mission equipment and aerodynamics.

Prior to heading up the F-22 program in 2004, Lawson was Business Development VP of Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems Business Area in Bethesda, MD. He has also held executive positions with McDonnell Douglas and Martin Marietta.

The meeting is scheduled for Noon on December 4th in the Grand Ballroom of the Capital City Club, 7 Harris St., downtown Atlanta. The cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members and includes lunch. A networking hour begins at 11:00 am and reservations can be made by calling 800-878-7555 or email [email protected]

Recently, the Atlanta Aero Club took a leadership position, along with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), in developing a Georgia State Proclamation declaring October as the official Aviation Appreciation Month to honor the businesses and individuals who contribute to the State's and Nation's large aviation industry. The Proclamation was signed into effect by Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue.

About the Atlanta Aero Club

The Atlanta Aero Club was founded in 1984 by Lockheed Aircraft Company executives and is one of the oldest continuous operating aviation clubs in the US. With nearly 250 members, the Atlanta Aero Club has operated as a chapter of the National Aeronautics Association (NAA) since its inception. The Club meets bi-monthly at the prestigious downtown Capital City Club and regularly invites key aviation business leaders as guest speakers for Noon luncheons. For more information go to www.altantaaeroclub.org.