Kathy Savitt
About Kathy Savitt
Kathy Savitt, President and Chief Business Officer, selected Latecoere to join Boom's global supplier network, focusing on the development of the electrical wiring system for the Overture and Symphony aircraft projects.
Kathy Savitt - President and Chief Business Officer
Kathy Savitt serves as the President and Chief Business Officer. In her role, she is instrumental in overseeing significant partnerships and strategic initiatives. Her leadership extended to the selection of Latecoere, an established aerospace supplier, to join Boom's expanding network. Savitt plays a key role in driving collaborative efforts that leverage industry expertise to advance Boom's ambitious projects.
Boom and Latecoere Collaboration
Under Kathy Savitt's guidance, Boom selected Latecoere to develop the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) architecture for Overture and Symphony. Latecoere's engineering team in Toulouse collaborates closely with Boom engineers to define a comprehensive EWIS that includes over 103 kilometers (64 miles) of wiring and more than 45,000 electrical connections. This partnership utilizes Latecoere's specialized software for harness architecture, ensuring robust and advanced systems integration.
Latecoere's Aerospace Industry Presence
Latecoere is a global provider of aerospace solutions, employing nearly 6,000 people across 14 countries. The company operates in various segments such as commercial, regional, business, defense, and space aerospace industries. Latecoere's primary business areas include Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems. Their extensive expertise in complex aircraft development processes makes them a valuable partner in aerospace projects, including Boom's Overture and Symphony.
Boom's Strategic Supplier Agreements
Boom has signed key structural supplier agreements to advance the development of Overture. At the Paris Air Show in June 2023, Boom announced partnerships with Aernnova for the wings, Leonardo for the fuselage and wing box, and Aciturri for the empennage. These collaborations are vital for the engineering and production of Boom’s Overture aircraft, ensuring each component meets high standards of quality and performance.
Upcoming Milestones for Boom's Symphony
Scott Powell joined Boom as the Senior Vice President of Symphony in August. Boom completed the Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) milestone for Symphony, an important step in the design process. The company plans to conduct the first hardware rig tests for Symphony in 2024, marking a significant progression towards the project's development and implementation.