TRW Launches Aerospace Portal

Compiled ByJill Jusko TRW Aeronautical Systems (formerly Lucas Aerospace) has launched AeroVantix, an all-encompassing aerospace e-business portal designed to ensure that customers have round-the-clock access to the company and its supply base. Among the features offered by AeroVantix -- which is available to all TRW Aeronautical Systems customers and suppliers -- are buy-side and sell-side transactions, engineering collaboration tools, and supply-chain management via a single login, www.aerovantix.com. "E-business fundamentally changes the way you do business and can streamline processes if properly deployed," says Ken Maciver, president and CEO of TRW Aeronautical Systems. "We are a long-term player in the industry and see this launch as a significant investment in our future." TRW Inc. is headquartered in Cleveland.