Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as President of FlightWave Aerospace

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Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) has appointed Shawn Webb as President of FlightWave Aerospace Systems , effective immediately. Webb brings over 25 years of aerospace experience, previously serving as Vice President of Operations at AeroVironment Inc., where he led significant expansion in the Loitering Munition Systems Business Segment.

Webb's prior roles include VP of Operations at BEGA North America, where he improved delivery rates and reduced costs, and senior positions at Bombardier Aerospace. In his new role, he will support the Edge 130 Blue's evolution into TRICHON™, enhancing capabilities within the Arachnid Family of ISR and Precision Strike Systems.

Webb holds a B.S. in Business Management from Friends University, with additional electrical and industrial engineering coursework. He is certified in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Systems Operation, with experience working with the FAA and DoD.

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• Appointment of experienced aerospace executive with 25+ years of industry expertise
• Strong track record in scaling operations and revenue growth at AeroVironment
• Proven success in implementing operational improvements and cost reduction strategies
• Relevant experience with military and defense systems development

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• None.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the appointment of Shawn Webb as President of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), a Red Cat company, effective immediately.

Webb brings more than 25 years of experience leading operational strategy and engineering across commercial and military aerospace sectors. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations at AeroVironment Inc., where he led the largest capacity and revenue expansion in the history of the company’s Loitering Munition Systems Business Segment.

Prior to AeroVironment, Webb served as Vice President of Operations at BEGA North America, where he implemented a multi-site continuous improvement strategy that increased on-time delivery rates, reduced lead times, and generated significant cost savings. He also held senior roles at Bombardier Aerospace, where he spearheaded lean manufacturing and site development initiatives for the Learjet 85 program.

“Shawn brings years of operational excellence, leadership, and domain expertise that are invaluable as we scale FlightWave’s manufacturing capacity and ramp up production of the Edge 130 Blue,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “His proven track record of driving growth in the highly complex aerospace industry, as well as leading high-performing teams makes him a great addition to the Red Cat family.”

As part of his new role, Shawn will support the ongoing evolution of the Edge 130 into TRICHON™, which will have enhanced capabilities and further strengthen the Arachnid Family of ISR and Precision Strike Systems.

“There are significant opportunities for FlightWave at such a pivotal time in the defense industry where sUAS play an increasing role on the modern battlefield,” said Webb. “Red Cat’s vision for its fully integrated Arachnid Family of Systems for ISR and precision strike capabilities, including the Edge 130, aligns perfectly with my experience scaling aerospace operations and building systems that are critical to the success of our warfighters and global allies.”

Webb holds a B.S. in Business Management from Friends University, with additional coursework in electrical and industrial engineering from Wichita State University. He also holds certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Systems Operation. He has led international operations and worked with regulatory agencies including the FAA and DoD.

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About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.

Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. Through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat has developed a Family of Systems. This includes the Black Widow™, a small unmanned ISR system that was awarded the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract. The Family of Systems also includes TRICHON™, a fixed-wing VTOL for extended endurance and range, and FANG™, the industry's first line of NDAA-compliant FPV drones optimized for military operations with precision strike capabilities. Learn more at www.redcat.red.

About FlightWave

FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of dual-use VTOL drones, sensors and software solutions located in Santa Monica, CA. FlightWave designs and manufactures the Edge 130 VTOL drone and payload cameras for the commercial, defense, security, and intelligence markets. The fully-autonomous Edge 130 sUAS has the best flight endurance in the industry and with AI edge compute capabilities, provides superior aerial data capture to both the commercial and defense markets.

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FAQ

What experience does Shawn Webb bring to his new role as FlightWave Aerospace President at RCAT?

Webb brings 25+ years of aerospace experience, including VP roles at AeroVironment and BEGA North America, with expertise in operational strategy and engineering across commercial and military sectors.

How will Shawn Webb contribute to RCAT's Edge 130 Blue drone program?

Webb will support the Edge 130's evolution into TRICHON™, enhancing capabilities within the Arachnid Family of ISR and Precision Strike Systems.

What were Shawn Webb's key achievements at AeroVironment before joining RCAT?

At AeroVironment, Webb led the largest capacity and revenue expansion in the company's Loitering Munition Systems Business Segment history.

What operational improvements did Shawn Webb implement at BEGA North America?

At BEGA, Webb implemented a multi-site improvement strategy that increased on-time delivery rates, reduced lead times, and generated significant cost savings.