Brita O’Rear

Astronics Test Systems, Inc. develops test and measurement systems. The firm offers a range of products and capabilities that include integrated test solutions, custom designs, complete turn-key hardware and software systems, commercial-off-the-shelf instrumentation, test software, and engineering solutions that address test instrumentation obsolescence. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Thales USA, Inc. Provides transportation, technologies and security services. It also and markets flight entertainment and connectivity systems, communication systems and various other systems for government, defense, civil and commercial aerospace, banking, finance, security and air travel industries in the United States. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Virgin Orbit LLC manufactures automated flight safety systems and composite structures. The company was founded by Richard Branson in 2017 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

Part of Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc., Vieco USA, Inc. is a private company that provides business management consultancy services. The company is based in New York, NY. Vieco USA was acquired by NextGen Acquisition Corp. II from Virgin Group Holdings Ltd. on December 29, 2021 for $2,867.50 million.

NextGen Acquisition Corp. II was engaged in effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Gregory L. Summe and George N. Mattson on January 11, 2021 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.