Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is a world leader in the design, research and development, systems integration, production and support of advanced military aircraft. Its customers include the military services of the United States and allied nations throughout the world. Aircraft products include the new F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, F-16 Multi-mission Fighter, C-130J Super Hercules, C-5 transport, P-3 and S-3 maritime patrol aircraft, and U-2 reconnaissance plane.

The company’s Fort Worth site is Aeronautics’ headquarters and the home of the F-35 and F-16, with about 14,000 employees. It is one of several Lockheed Martin operations in Texas. Aeronautics is one of four business areas of Lockheed Martin Corp., which is headquartered in Bethesda, Md. The Fort Worth facility traces its roots to 1942 and has rolled out more than 7,000 outstanding aircraft in its history. F-35 production is just beginning and is expected to continue for several decades. www.lockheedmartin.com

Shanghai Expo 2010 "Salute to Texas" - Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry will lead a delegation of state, business and tourism leaders representing Texas at “Salute to Texas Week” June 13-19, at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The expo will give participants the opportunity to further develop relationships in economic development and tourism, while providing a cultural exchange between China and Texas.

“Anita and I are pleased to lead a delegation to Shanghai to showcase the many economic development opportunities and tourist attractions our state has to offer,” Gov. Perry said. “This unique opportunity will strengthen relationships with our foreign counterparts, and we are committed to ensuring this global expo translates into jobs, business investments and increased tourism for the Lone Star State.”

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