AEROSPACE

McDonnell Douglas Executive Fired: Herbert Lanese, director of St. Louis-based McDonnell Douglas Corp.’s military business, was fired after eight months on the job in a clash with Chief Executive Harry Stonecipher, who said he could not reconcile his differences with Lanese. “Although Herb and I were in total agreement regarding business objectives and strategy, we had sharp differences involving management and leadership styles,” Stonecipher said. Company spokesman Larry McCracken said Lanese’s departure as president of McDonnell Douglas Aerospace is effective immediately. He said the company had no further comment. Lanese was responsible for military aircraft, missile systems, military and commercial helicopters, and space and electronic systems. Stonecipher will oversee those operations until a successor is chosen.