Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as President of FlightWave Aerospace
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) has appointed Shawn Webb as President of FlightWave Aerospace Systems , effective immediately. Webb brings over 25 years of aerospace experience, previously serving as Vice President of Operations at AeroVironment Inc., where he led significant expansion in the Loitering Munition Systems Business Segment.
Webb's prior roles include VP of Operations at BEGA North America, where he improved delivery rates and reduced costs, and senior positions at Bombardier Aerospace. In his new role, he will support the Edge 130 Blue's evolution into TRICHON™, enhancing capabilities within the Arachnid Family of ISR and Precision Strike Systems.
Webb holds a B.S. in Business Management from Friends University, with additional electrical and industrial engineering coursework. He is certified in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Systems Operation, with experience working with the FAA and DoD.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) ha nominato Shawn Webb come Presidente di FlightWave Aerospace Systems, con effetto immediato. Webb porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore aerospaziale, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente delle Operazioni presso AeroVironment Inc., dove ha guidato una significativa espansione nel segmento dei Sistemi di Munizioni in Volo.
I ruoli precedenti di Webb includono VP delle Operazioni presso BEGA North America, dove ha migliorato i tassi di consegna e ridotto i costi, e posizioni di alto livello presso Bombardier Aerospace. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, supporterà l'evoluzione dell'Edge 130 Blue in TRICHON™, migliorando le capacità all'interno della Famiglia Arachnid di Sistemi ISR e di Precision Strike.
Webb ha conseguito una laurea in Business Management presso la Friends University, con ulteriori corsi in ingegneria elettrica e industriale. È certificato in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma e Operazioni di Sistema, con esperienza di lavoro con la FAA e il DoD.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) ha nombrado a Shawn Webb como Presidente de FlightWave Aerospace Systems, con efecto inmediato. Webb aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector aeroespacial, habiendo ocupado anteriormente el cargo de Vicepresidente de Operaciones en AeroVironment Inc., donde lideró una expansión significativa en el segmento de Sistemas de Municiones de Merodeo.
Los roles anteriores de Webb incluyen VP de Operaciones en BEGA North America, donde mejoró las tasas de entrega y redujo costos, y posiciones de alto nivel en Bombardier Aerospace. En su nuevo rol, apoyará la evolución del Edge 130 Blue a TRICHON™, mejorando las capacidades dentro de la Familia Arachnid de Sistemas ISR y de Ataque de Precisión.
Webb tiene una licenciatura en Gestión Empresarial de la Friends University, con cursos adicionales en ingeniería eléctrica e industrial. Está certificado en Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma y Operaciones de Sistemas, con experiencia trabajando con la FAA y el DoD.
레드 캣 홀딩스 (Nasdaq: RCAT)는 숀 웨브를 플라이트웨이브 항공우주 시스템의 사장으로 즉시 임명했습니다. 웨브는 25년 이상의 항공우주 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에는 에어로바이너먼트(AeroVironment Inc.)에서 운영 부사장으로 재직하며 비행 정찰 시스템 사업 부문에서 중요한 확장을 이끌었습니다.
웨브의 이전 역할에는 BEGA 북미의 운영 부사장이 포함되며, 이곳에서 그는 배송률을 개선하고 비용을 절감했습니다. 또한 봄바르디에 항공우주(Bombardier Aerospace)에서 고위직을 맡았습니다. 그의 새로운 역할에서 그는 Edge 130 Blue의 TRICHON™으로의 발전을 지원하며, Arachnid ISR 및 정밀 타격 시스템의 기능을 향상시킬 것입니다.
웨브는 Friends University에서 경영학 학사 학위를 취득했으며, 추가로 전기 및 산업 공학 과정을 이수했습니다. 그는 린 제조, 식스 시그마 및 시스템 운영에 대한 인증을 보유하고 있으며, FAA 및 DoD와의 협력 경험이 있습니다.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) a nommé Shawn Webb au poste de Président de FlightWave Aerospace Systems, avec effet immédiat. Webb apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans le secteur aérospatial, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président des Opérations chez AeroVironment Inc., où il a dirigé une expansion significative dans le segment des Systèmes de Munitions en Vol.
Les rôles précédents de Webb incluent VP des Opérations chez BEGA North America, où il a amélioré les taux de livraison et réduit les coûts, ainsi que des postes de direction chez Bombardier Aerospace. Dans son nouveau rôle, il soutiendra l'évolution de l'Edge 130 Blue vers TRICHON™, renforçant les capacités au sein de la Famille Arachnid des Systèmes ISR et de Frappe de Précision.
Webb possède un B.S. en Gestion des Affaires de la Friends University, avec des cours supplémentaires en ingénierie électrique et industrielle. Il est certifié en Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma et Opérations Systémiques, avec une expérience de travail avec la FAA et le DoD.
Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) hat Shawn Webb mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Präsidenten von FlightWave Aerospace Systems ernannt. Webb bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Luft- und Raumfahrt mit, zuvor war er Vice President of Operations bei AeroVironment Inc., wo er eine bedeutende Expansion im Bereich der Loitering Munition Systems leitete.
Webbs frühere Positionen umfassen VP of Operations bei BEGA Nordamerika, wo er die Lieferquoten verbesserte und Kosten senkte, sowie leitende Positionen bei Bombardier Aerospace. In seiner neuen Rolle wird er die Entwicklung des Edge 130 Blue zu TRICHON™ unterstützen und die Fähigkeiten innerhalb der Arachnid-Familie von ISR- und Präzisionsangriffssystemen verbessern.
Webb hat einen B.S. in Betriebswirtschaft von der Friends University, mit zusätzlichen Kursen in Elektrotechnik und Maschinenbau. Er ist zertifiziert in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma und Systembetrieb und hat Erfahrungen in der Zusammenarbeit mit der FAA und dem DoD.
- Appointment of experienced aerospace executive with 25+ years of industry expertise
- Strong track record in scaling operations and revenue growth at AeroVironment
- Proven success in implementing operational improvements and cost reduction strategies
- Relevant experience with military and defense systems development
- None.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the appointment of Shawn Webb as President of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), a Red Cat company, effective immediately.
Webb brings more than 25 years of experience leading operational strategy and engineering across commercial and military aerospace sectors. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations at AeroVironment Inc., where he led the largest capacity and revenue expansion in the history of the company’s Loitering Munition Systems Business Segment.
Prior to AeroVironment, Webb served as Vice President of Operations at BEGA North America, where he implemented a multi-site continuous improvement strategy that increased on-time delivery rates, reduced lead times, and generated significant cost savings. He also held senior roles at Bombardier Aerospace, where he spearheaded lean manufacturing and site development initiatives for the Learjet 85 program.
“Shawn brings years of operational excellence, leadership, and domain expertise that are invaluable as we scale FlightWave’s manufacturing capacity and ramp up production of the Edge 130 Blue,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “His proven track record of driving growth in the highly complex aerospace industry, as well as leading high-performing teams makes him a great addition to the Red Cat family.”
As part of his new role, Shawn will support the ongoing evolution of the Edge 130 into TRICHON™, which will have enhanced capabilities and further strengthen the Arachnid Family of ISR and Precision Strike Systems.
“There are significant opportunities for FlightWave at such a pivotal time in the defense industry where sUAS play an increasing role on the modern battlefield,” said Webb. “Red Cat’s vision for its fully integrated Arachnid Family of Systems for ISR and precision strike capabilities, including the Edge 130, aligns perfectly with my experience scaling aerospace operations and building systems that are critical to the success of our warfighters and global allies.”
Webb holds a B.S. in Business Management from Friends University, with additional coursework in electrical and industrial engineering from Wichita State University. He also holds certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Systems Operation. He has led international operations and worked with regulatory agencies including the FAA and DoD.
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About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. Through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat has developed a Family of Systems. This includes the Black Widow™, a small unmanned ISR system that was awarded the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract. The Family of Systems also includes TRICHON™, a fixed-wing VTOL for extended endurance and range, and FANG™, the industry's first line of NDAA-compliant FPV drones optimized for military operations with precision strike capabilities. Learn more at www.redcat.red.
About FlightWave
FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of dual-use VTOL drones, sensors and software solutions located in Santa Monica, CA. FlightWave designs and manufactures the Edge 130 VTOL drone and payload cameras for the commercial, defense, security, and intelligence markets. The fully-autonomous Edge 130 sUAS has the best flight endurance in the industry and with AI edge compute capabilities, provides superior aerial data capture to both the commercial and defense markets.
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