Boeing, Convair, Lockheed.
This week's Saturday Timewatch looks at some of the business history of the American aircraft industry. It is convoluted to say the very least! However, this is the gist of the three 'names' mentioned above.
Boeing 1916 - present, taking over assorted companies such as Hughes Aircraft Co. and McDonnell Douglas along the way.
Convair 1943 - 1996, formed from predecessors Consolidated Aircraft and Vultee Aircraft and then subsequently acquired by Atlas Corp in 1947 and then by General Dynamics in the early 1950's. Between 1992 -94 various parts of the company were sold off to Hughes Aircraft Co; Martin Marietta and McDonnell Douglas. The name "Convair" finally disappeared as a business entity in 1996.
Lockheed 1912 - 1995, at which time merged with Martin Marietta to form Lockheed Martin which continues into the present day.
Boeing, Convair, Lockheed.
This week's Saturday Timewatch looks at some of the business history of the American aircraft industry. It is convoluted to say the very least! However, this is the gist of the three 'names' mentioned above.
Boeing 1916 - present, taking over assorted companies such as Hughes Aircraft Co. and McDonnell Douglas along the way.
Convair 1943 - 1996, formed from predecessors Consolidated Aircraft and Vultee Aircraft and then subsequently acquired by Atlas Corp in 1947 and then by General Dynamics in the early 1950's. Between 1992 -94 various parts of the company were sold off to Hughes Aircraft Co; Martin Marietta and McDonnell Douglas. The name "Convair" finally disappeared as a business entity in 1996.
Lockheed 1912 - 1995, at which time merged with Martin Marietta to form Lockheed Martin which continues into the present day.