Last Hover: Norma Lantz Sales and marketing executive excelled in roles at Safran Helicopter Engines, Boeing. Norma Lantz, executive vice president of airframer sales and marketing with Safran Helicopter Engines USA, died on Mar. 27, 2025. Prior to joining Safran, Lantz built a distinguished career at Boeing, where she started in 1989 as an administrative associate before advancing into supervisory roles and transitioning to Labinal Power Systems (now Safran Electrical & Power) in 2003. At Safran, Lantz excelled in management roles, culminating in her appointment as director of sales and marketing in 2008. In 2015, she completed a two-year international assignment with Safran in Paris, France, before returning to the company in Texas. As a champion of women in aerospace, she was an active member of the International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA), where she served on numerous committees, facilitated panel discussions at IAWA events, and hosted VERTICON (formerly HAI HELI-EXPO®) Connect events annually in the Safran booth. Lantz’s dedication to the aerospace industry, enthusiastic personality, and genuine connections with colleagues and business partners earned her widespread respect and admiration. She had an exceptional ability to make others feel valued, uplifting people around her by recognizing their achievements and providing steadfast support during challenging times. As an organ donor whose generous gift saved multiple lives, Norma’s compassion extended even beyond her life. She will be missed, but her spirit, kindness, and joyful energy will live on through her family, her colleagues, and the countless people she touched.
