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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lockheed's Unit Wins a Contract to Support the C-5M Super Galaxy Jets
Lockheed Martin Corporation's LMT business unit, Aeronautics, recently secured a $56 million contract to support the C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. Per the terms of the deal, Lockheed will provide sustainment and logistical support services required for the C-5M fleet modified by the avionics modernization program and reliability enhancement and re-engining program. The award has been provided by the C-5 Galaxy Contracting Branch, Robins Air Force Base, work related to this deal will be executed in Marietta, GA. The contract is expected to be completed by May 31, 2026. LMT's C-5M Super Galaxy, the modernized variant of C-5 Galaxy jets, is the U.S. Air Force's largest and only strategic airlifter. It can carry more cargo over longer distances than any other aircraft and delivers twice the load capacity of other airlifters. C-5 has played a key role in major missions like the Yom Kippur War and Desert Storm and continues to serve as a vital part of U.S. military operations around the world. Increasing warfare situations across the globe have been boosting the usage of military transport aviation for airlifting troops, medical evacuation, firefighting and rescue missions in harsh environments. This, in turn, has been bolstering the demand for jets like C-5M and also must have prompted the IMARC group to project that the global military transport aircraft market will witness a CAGR of 2.4% during the 2025-2033 growth opportunities offered by the military transport aircraft market are likely to benefit jet manufacturers like Lockheed. The company's product portfolio includes a handful of notable transport aircraft like the C-130 Hercules (and its various variants), the C-141 Starlifter, in addition to the family of C-5 Galaxy jets. Other defense companies that are likely to benefit from the expanding global military transport aircraft market are discussed Boeing Company BA: Its C-17 Globemaster III boasts the ability to carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world. It serves as the primary strategic lift aircraft for the U.S. Air Force for the global transport of troops and company has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BA's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 25.6%.Embraer S.A. ERJ: Its C-390 Millennium is a new-generation military multi-mission transport aircraft with unrivaled mobility and operational flexibility in a single platform. This aircraft provides air forces with optimal fleet performance generated by a cost-effective combination of high availability and company boasts a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 150.60%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ERJ's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 15.9%.Airbus Group EADSY: Its C295 is a highly versatile tactical transport aircraft that is tailored for missions ranging from carrying troops and cargo, maritime patrol, airborne warning, surveillance and reconnaissance to signals intelligence, armed close air support, medical evacuation, VIP transport and airborne firefighting. Currently, more than 200 C295 jets are in operation company has a long-term earnings growth rate of 4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EADSY's 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 10.4%. In the past three months, shares of Lockheed have lost 2.3% against the industry's 14.8% growth. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Lockheed currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (ERJ) : Free Stock Analysis Report Airbus Group (EADSY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
New Business Book 'Built To Soar' Set To Revolutionize Leadership With Aviation-Inspired Strategies
The Built To Soar Book Covers Straight-from-the-Cockpit Strategies for Leading, Scaling, and Succeeding in Today's High-Stakes Business Environment 'Built to Soar' is a groundbreaking business guide that takes you on a journey from the cockpit of a C-5 Galaxy to the boardroom of today's most innovative companies. Drawing on the author's firsthand experience as a C-5 Galaxy instructor pilot and strategic corporate leader, the book uses vivid aviation metaphors to illustrate how purposeful design and rigorous discipline can transform your organization. March 17, 2025 - Nashville, TN - From the roar of the massive Air Force C-5 Galaxy launching into the skies to leading high-performing organizations in the boardroom, 'Built to Soar' is the breakthrough business book every CEO and senior executive has been waiting for. Combining vivid aviation metaphors with actionable business frameworks, this upcoming release offers a refreshing, practical guide to building resilient, agile, and high-performing organizations. Drawing on firsthand experience as a former C-5 Galaxy instructor pilot and seasoned senior executive, the author, Greg Born, reveals how the discipline, meticulous planning, and teamwork of aviation can be directly applied to craft a robust business airframe. In 'Built to Soar,' readers will discover: • Purpose-Built Strategies: Just as every rivet on a C-5 Galaxy is engineered for a mission, learn how to design and fine-tune your business processes—from workflow inventories and system–tool maps to accountability charts—that ensure operational excellence. • Real-World Frameworks & Case Studies: With insights drawn from respected sources such as Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan, Deloitte, and real-life business cases like Netflix versus Blockbuster Video, the book provides step-by-step recommendations for deconstructing and then rebuilding a company's core foundation. • The Values-Driven Advantage: Understand why clear, actionable values aren't just inspirational fluff but the essential autopilot that keeps your organization on course—even amidst turbulence. • Engaging, Yet Executive-Tailored Tone: With a light touch of humor (as introduced in Chapter 1) balanced by the gravitas demanded by today's C-suite, 'Built to Soar' offers compelling narratives and reflective questions at the end of each chapter, empowering leaders to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. 'Just as pilots don't 'wing it' when they take off, businesses can't afford to settle for 'good enough',' explains the author. 'Every decision, every process, and every team member must align with your strategic mission if you want to truly soar. 'Built to Soar' is my invitation to leaders to rethink their approach, take decisive action under pressure, and create companies that are built to withstand any turbulence. 'Although the book is still in development, early interest and enthusiasm are already sky-high. Business leaders, CEOs, and forward-thinking executives are invited to visit Built To Soar Book to sign up for advance notifications, receive exclusive previews of select chapters, and gain early actionable insights. About the Author: Greg Born, a former US Air Force C-5 Galaxy instructor pilot turned senior executive, the author brings a unique blend of military precision and corporate savvy to 'Built to Soar.' With years of experience leading complex missions and multi-million-dollar business transformations, his insights offer a rare window into how aviation's rigorous standards can redefine operational excellence in any organization. By bridging the world of aviation and business leadership, 'Built to Soar' is poised to become the viral, must-read guide for any business leader ready to navigate the skies of modern commerce. Sign up today to be notified for the release and prepare to take your organization to new heights! Media Contact
