Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. www.voughtaircraft.com INTEGRATED AEROSTRUCTURES FROM THE GROUNDUP September 2004 CAPABILITIES BROCHURE Airbus A330/A340 In 1988, we became the Boeing 747 We’ve built panels for the main first major U.S. structural assemblies supplier to fuselage, doors and the empennage section for more Airbus with the award of wing components for than 1,350 Boeing 747 aircraft since the program the A330/A340 long-range aircraft. Deliveries began in 1968. began in 1990, exceeding the 500 shipset mark in 2002. 2 PROVEN Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Our company has delivered more than 2,200 We were one of three team members on the empennage sections to Lockheed Martin B-2 program, with responsibility for more since becoming a supplier on the C-130 structure than any other team member. program in the 1950s. Through our heritage companies, we have been a premier supplier to the aerospace industry for nearly nine decades. Vought is a proven leader in providing aerostructures of superior quality to our customers. We’ve helped shape many major aircraft programs over the years – from small business jets to jumbo airplanes, and tactical fighters to cargo aircraft. From the ground up, Vought creates quality structures that help our customers take flight. 3 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Robotic Tack Cell Machine We have consistently driven down the price of the Our new robotic tack cell transforms a six-step C-17 components we build through continuous process into a single operation. The six-axis producibility improvements. Cost reduction robot carries out pre-programmed tack fastener initiatives included the redesign of the engine installation and spray dot application on various nacelles and horizontal tail. skin panel assemblies. 4 INNOVATIVE Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy Boeing Dreamliner As the only independent For the C-5 Galaxy, Vought converted legacy 2-D U.S.-based structures supplier on the Dreamliner drawings to a 3-D database, resulting in a digital design team, we are researching and developing new package being used to build new wing flaps, designs, materials and manufacturing slats and elevators. The outcome: improved fit processes for this airplane program. and longevity for these parts. At Vought, we help redefine the way aerostructures are made by incorporating technology and creative solutions in every aspect of our business. A fundamental differentiator at Vought is our ability to form and lead “enterprise” teams. We collaborate with premier suppliers to offer exactly what customers need for a specific program. Together, we help solve the technological and business challenges our customers face. From the ground up, Vought finds innovative ways to get the job done. 5 Airbus Wings We’ve delivered more than 1,000 Boeing Technologies To support sets of wing components to Airbus for the A320 and Boeing’s new commercial airplane program, the A330/A340 families of aircraft. The company’s Vought established an Enterprise Team of work on these Airbus products fostered technical world-class companies with superior technical innovations in manufacturing, such as automated capabilities to help develop an integrated drill cells for composites. solution for the Dreamliner. 6 PARTNER Market Risk Sharing Under a revenue- Global Supply Management and risk-sharing agreement with Gulfstream Vought is recognized as an industry leader in Aerospace Corporation, Vought builds the strategic sourcing and market access. Our integrated wing for the G550 and G500 network of global suppliers is supported with ultra-long-range business jets. e-commerce capabilities, supplier development and a preferred supplier certification program. Vought excels as a support partner to prime manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft. We’re at our best when we’re part of the team at its inception, contributing to all aspects of the airplane design and development. Our established global supplier network enables competitive pricing and support of our customers’ foreign sales objectives. As an independent company, we also have the ability to invest in our customers’ products when there’s a business case to do so. From the ground up, Vought aims to be the partner of choice to the world’s prime aircraft manufacturers. 7 WE ARE We are a team of innovative thinkers and exceptional performers with a shared vision. We are an expanded team that includes world-class employees, suppliers and customers in defining solutions. We have a proven track record of designing and manufacturing aerostructures of superior quality and value for military and commercial use worldwide. We apply leading-edge technology to our manufacturing and business solutions. We focus on providing our industry partners with a competitive advantage in every aspect of their business. We are proud of our rich heritage and enthusiastic about our future within the aerospace industry. We are Vought. 8 A TEAM 9 WE CREATE integrated aerostructures, from the ground up. KEY CAPABILITIES Our business is designing and manufacturing major integrated aerostructures. We excel at large-scale component integration — for wings, empennages, fuselages and other aircraft structures. Vought has progressively moved up the value chain — assuming a greater work scope for our customers than traditional build-to-print suppliers. Our investments in the company, from employee training programs to automated machinery, have positioned us well for future growth. Whether it’s design, tooling, machines, materials selection or assembly processes — we’ll work to redefine the way structures are made for our customers. Our work often includes the design and delivery of complete, fully integrated or “stuffed” aircraft structures with electrical harnesses, hydraulic lines and power supplies — installed and ready to join with the adjacent structures and systems. 10 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Vought conducts independent research and development to enhance our customers’ products. We’re making focused investments in build package development and manufacturing technology to achieve the most cost-effective airframe products. Vought also is investing in streamlined processes to manufacture prototype or small-quantity products for initiatives that demonstrate concept feasibility or have limited production. Vought is participating with prime aircraft manufacturers to invent aerospace products that will emerge in the next decade. This includes advanced assembly techniques such as friction-stir joining and advanced structural adhesives, as well as developing large, integrated composite structures. We are analyzing high- temperature structures to support higher speed airplanes and spacecraft. And we’re studying more fully integrated structures with embedded antennas and combined loadings. 11 DESIGN AND TOOLING We become part of our customer’s design team, maintaining a proficiency in all of the latest model-based definition design and analysis software. As an alternative, our extensive experience in product data definition translation gives us the ability to support customers using other computer-aided design software packages. Our primary design focus is always on producibility. We design it, so that we can build it for our customer. Vought has a complete tool box for new product development. We use digital mockup tools to validate “manufacturability” and advanced tooling concepts, including fixtureless, digitally determinant assembly and laser alignment of large, integrated structures. In addition, we have unique engineering expertise on legacy programs to convert from conventional drawings to determinant assembly. 12 MANUFACTURING Our efforts are focused on the delivery of quality, market-priced structures. We are enhancing our operations with new machines and processes that speed production and improve efficiencies. Vought engages the industry’s best fabrication and machining companies to help define new manufacturing technologies and tools. We see this as an imperative investment, augmenting our expenditures in the best assembly capabilities. As a world-class assembly operation, we provide automated fastening and digitally determinant assembly of large structures. Vought has complete in-house capabilities to support machining, sheet metal fabrication, bonding, processing and painting. 13 TESTING We have on-site systems test labs to validate all installations so that our structures are delivered to customers ready for final assembly. Our competency is backed by more than 60 years of experience in aircraft systems design, installation and testing. These capabilities are available to the rest of the industry for independent testing as well. In fact, we have one of the few facilities in the United States that can test full-scale aircraft for carrier landings. Vought will leverage this expertise on newly developed programs — conducting a variety of static, durability and drop tests for our customers. 14 OUR GOAL is to be an integral part of our customers’ design and manufacturing teams. Throughout the development process, we work to understand each customer’s distinct set of requirements. We’ll design, manufacture and deliver large, fully integrated structures, ready for our customer’s final assembly. Continuous improvement is part of our corporate culture. We leverage robust, repeatable processes with an experienced workforce to ensure first-time quality in every aspect of our business. That is why we’ve taken a leadership role in creating the quality specifications that guide our industry. VOUGHT MAKES THE