Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security business and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, told Air Force Magazine in an interview published Monday about the company’s focus on the “art of connectivity” and its potential role in the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System.
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Leanne Caret, President & CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Receives Fourth Consecutive Wash100 Award
Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), accepted her fourth consecutive Wash100 Award from Jim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic on Monday. Caret received her fourth Wash100 Award for her continued leadership in the development of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, winning major defense contracts for the company and accelerating influential aerospace technology.
Read More »Leanne Caret Talks Boeing’s Tech Investments to Build Military Aircraft Platforms
TYSONS CORNER, VA, September 2, 2020 — Leanne Caret, head of Boeing's (NYSE: BA) defense, space and security business, said the company invested in advanced manufacturing and digital engineering technologies to support its work on the Navy MQ-25 unmanned tanker and the Air Force T-7 trainer, GovCon Wire reported Aug. 18.
Read More »Boeing-Air Force Team Recognized for Space Plane Mission; Leanne Caret Quoted
A reusable space plane manufactured by Boeing and managed by the Department of the U.S. Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office has won an award from the National Aeronautic Association for missions that have helped advance flight and space exploration technology.
Read More »Boeing, USAF Finalize KC-46A Remote Vision Tech Retrofit Plan; Leanne Caret Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, April 20, 2020 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the U.S. Air Force have agreed to incorporate the final design for remote vision system into KC-46A Pegasus contract requirements, GovCon Wire reported April 3.
Read More »Leanne Caret, President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Named to 2020 Wash100 for Advancing Boeing’s Space Initiatives and Defense Contracts
Executive Mosaic is pleased to present Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, as an inductee of the 2020 Wash 100 Award for her leadership in developing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, securing major defense contracts and accelerating influential aerospace technology.
Read More »Boeing’s ‘Rosie the Astronaut’ to Fly Aboard Starliner’s First Orbital Test Flight; Leanne Caret Quoted
Boeing has named the test dummy that will ride aboard the company’s CST-100 Starliner crew capsule as part of the spacecraft’s maiden orbital flight test, Florida Today reported Thursday. The mannequin “Rosie the Astronaut” was named after “Rosie the Riveter,” a World War II icon that represented female assembly line workers who helped produce weapons and other equipment during the war.
Read More »Boeing to Invest in Virgin Galactic as Part of Commercial Space Push; Leanne Caret Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 16, 2019 — Boeing (NYSE: BA), through its HorizonX Ventures organization, will invest $20M in Virgin Galactic as both companies aim to expand access to commercial space services, ExecutiveGov reported Oct. 8.
Read More »Ahmed Jazzar to Oversee Boeing’s Saudi Arabia Defense Business; Leanne Caret Quoted
Ahmed Jazzar, president of Boeing’s business in Saudi Arabia, will manage the aerospace company’s defense business in the Middle Eastern country as part of the expansion of his leadership responsibilities, Saudi Gazzette reported Saturday.
Read More »Leanne Caret, CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Inducted Into 2019 Wash100 for Business and Contract Portfolio Expansion Leadership
Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security business, as an inductee into the 2019 edition of the Wash100 — Executive Mosaic’s annual selection of influential leaders in the government contracting arena — for her leadership in expanding the company's portfolio of defense contracts and space platforms. This latest honor marks the third consecutive Wash100 Award for Caret.
Read More »Boeing Hands Over Fifth KC-46 Tanker to Air Force; Leanne Caret Quoted
The U.S. Air Force has welcomed the arrival of its fifth Boeing-built KC-46A Pegasus tanker at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The aircraft took off from Boeing’s Seattle-based facility on Friday and arrived at Altus AFB, where the 56th air refueling squadron responsible for the tanker maintenance, aircraft and support training is based, the company said Friday.
Air Force Accepts Two Boeing-Built KC-46 Tankers; Leanne Caret Quoted
Boeing handed over two KC-46A Pegasus tanker planes to the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony held Thursday at the company’s Everett, Wash.-based assembly facility, GeekWire reported Thursday. Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security business, made a surprise announcement Thursday before employees and service personnel that the company would deliver not just one, but two KC-46As to the military branch.
Read More »Boeing Delivers First KC-46A Pegasus Tanker to Air Force; Leanne Caret Quoted
Boeing has delivered the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the U.S. Air Force after completing extensive flight tests and a DD250 material inspection and receiving report necessary to proceed with aircraft delivery activities.
Read More »Boeing’s Leanne Caret, Engility’s Lynn Dugle on Challenges Facing Women in Defense Industry
Women now hold senior leadership roles at top defense contractors and among them are Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security business, and Engility CEO Lynn Dugle, Politico reported Wednesday. Caret noted that women continue to encounter challenges in the defense sector, which she considers are …
Read More »Boeing, Israel Ink Reciprocal Purchase Deal; Leanne Caret Quoted
Boeing and Israel have signed a reciprocal purchase agreement that calls for the Chicago-based contractor to invest in Israel-based companies contingent on defense contract awards, The Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday. The report noted Boeing agreed to work with local companies for at least 35 percent of the value of all …
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