| Announces Launch of Revised Web Site
PARIS, JUNE 17, 2001 – Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., the world's largest independent producer of aerostructures, is showcasing its proven track record and rich aviation heritage at the Paris Air Show this week.
This is Vought's first appearance at the Paris Air Show since becoming an independent company. At Farnborough International 2000, Northrop Grumman announced the sale of its aerostructures business to The Carlyle Group. The creation of Vought Aircraft Industries combines the aerostructures capabilities of Vought Aircraft Company, Northrop Corporation and Grumman Corporation.
Vought also announced today the launch of its updated Web site www.voughtaircraft.com. The improved Web site incorporates a new, fresh design and provides more information on Vought's capabilities, products, programs and employee benefits. It includes links to Web sites for Vought suppliers and a "Heritage Museum."
The Vought Exhibit
Vought's Paris Air Show exhibit (hall 4, stand A3) is designed to accommodate the broad interests of those who attend the show – from historians to those interested in future aviation trends. It invites visitors to take a journey through the company's past, present and future. The exhibit visually represents both the company's past and future with distinctive old and new looks.
The first half of the Vought booth has the appearance of an old wooden hanger, representing the company's early beginnings in the U.S. aircraft industry. Founder Chance Vought began building airplanes and selling them to the Army in 1917. The historic portion of the exhibit documents Vought's aviation "roots" inherited as a result of the current company's composition.
The centerpiece of Vought's exhibit documents the company's legacy in a timeline wall, which extends from 1915 to 2002. It depicts the various names and company logos for the three companies and features aviation milestones and industry "firsts" that have contributed to Vought's legacy of success. It includes all of Vought's previous logos – from Vought Corporation to LTV Aerospace and most recently, Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems and Aerostructures.
Addressing the present, the military and commercial aircraft for which Vought currently produces structure are shown in lighted panels. Aerostructures now being produced by the company are indicated.
With a focus on the future, the second half of the exhibit features metallic surfaces and dramatic lighting. Graphics on the wall depict Vought's conceptual designs for commercial transport and military aircraft of the future. Integrated with these next-generation aircraft are back-lit photographic montages depicting the company's current capabilities.
The exhibit also includes four light boxes that highlight Vought's current capabilities in the aerostructures marketplace:
· Product development and engineering
· Metal fabrication
· Composite/metal bonding
· Assembly and integration
These are capabilities the company believes will give it the competitive edge in becoming a key team member with aircraft prime contractors.
Completing the exhibit is a dynamic three-minute music video that visually summarizes the breadth of Vought's proven past, innovative present and dedication to customer partnerships.
In addition to the exhibit, Vought has a chalet at the Paris Air Show, located in row B, number 10. The chalet also features historic, current and future products and capabilities of the company. Access is by invitation.
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. is the world's largest independent supplier of aerostructures. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company provides fuselage subassemblies, nacelles, thrust reversers, empennage structures and other components for prime manufacturers of aircraft. Vought has more than 5,000 employees and annual sales exceeding $1 billion. It operates product-focused assembly sites in Dallas; Hawthorne, Calif.; Stuart, Fla.; Milledgeville, Ga.; and Perry, Ga. | 
