Cedar Park, Texas, July 17, 2024 – Firefly Aerospace’s Board of Directors announced that Bill Weber is no longer serving as CEO of the company, effective immediately. Firefly board member Peter Schumacher will serve as interim CEO while the board initiates a search. Schumacher previously served in this role at Firefly and will lead the company’s more than 700 passionate, hardworking, and talented professionals. A Transition Committee, led by board member and aerospace industry veteran Chris Emerson, will support Schumacher and the Firefly team.

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