Boeing hires former Northrop exec to lead Air Force One program

Boeing hires former Northrop exec to lead Air Force One program

Steve Sullivan, formerly vice president and general manager of Northrop’s strike division, has been tapped to lead Boeing’s VC-25B program, according to an internal email reviewed by Breaking Defense.

Boeing Hires New Lead for Air Force One Project

Boeing has hired a former executive at defense contractor Northrop Grumman to take over its troubled Air Force One program, according to a Reuters report. Steve Sullivan, formerly the general manager of Northrop’s strike division, will replace current Air Force One chief Gregg Coffey, who is moving to another role at Boeing. Reuters cited two unnamed sources briefed on the personnel change. Boeing declined to comment. According to an internal em…

Boeing's Air Force One Program Gets a New Top Exec

Perhaps signaling a project push, Boeing has brought in ex-Northrop Grumman senior executive Steve Sullivan to take over its Air Force One (VC-25B) program. He replaces Gregg Coffey in the role, who has moved on to another unspecified position with Boeing. Among multiple news outlets, Reuters reported the swap at the top “according to two people briefed on the matter,” adding that Boeing had not responded to requests for comment. Boeing v-p of i…

Boeing Appoints Former Northrop Grumman Leader to Head Air Force One Overhaul

Boeing appoints ex-Northrop Grumman leader Steve Sullivan to head its delayed Air Force One program amid ongoing challenges and a 2027 delivery goal.