John Langford is the former CEO of Aurora Flight Sciences. Langford is based in USA.
Dr. John S. Langford is the Founder and CEO of Electra.aero, a startup developing hybrid electric aircraft for regional mobility, flying the Electra EL-2 Goldfinch as a demonstrator. He managed the MIT Daedalus human powered aircraft project while he was a student at MIT. He founded Aurora Flight Sciences in 1989. He was elected President of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in April 2017.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of John Langford has focused on an appointment to a senior role at AEG International, where Langford became President of the Asia Pacific region in early 2026, as well as a separate announcement regarding a position at Yale Law School. The headlines also include multiple obituary notices from various locations and time periods, suggesting potential name confusion or multiple individuals sharing the same name.
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John Langford: FAQ
- Where did John Langford work previously?
- Earlier roles include Aurora Flight Sciences (CEO).