Lockheed taps Adams to oversee FVL effort

Lockheed Martin said today it has appointed Andy Adams to oversee its Future Vertical Lift work, effective Nov. 18.

"This appointment emphasizes that Lockheed Martin is bringing the full strength of its portfolio to FVL and demonstrates that the corporation is prepared to support accelerated fielding of these capabilities," the company said.

Adams previously was vice president and deputy general manager of the F-35 Lightning II program. He has spent 31 years at the company, including 29 at Skunk Works, Lockheed’s advanced development programs office.