Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. ("Spirit"), based in Wichita, Kansas, is the world's largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer.

Following the purchase of Boeing-Wichita Commercial Aircraft Division by Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems remained an extremely important resource for military programs in Wichita, Kansas.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. has been named to the Boeing NewGen Tanker Supplier Team.

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. announced it will establish a manufacturing facility in Chanute, Kan., to support sub-assembly work on underwing aircraft components

Spirit AeroSystems announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey L. Turner has advised its Board of his intention to retire in early 2013

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has named Larry A. Lawson, president and chief executive officer, effective April 6, 2013. Mr. Lawson, formerly executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics business segment, succeeds Jeff Turner who has been Spirit's CEO since the company's formation in 2005. Mr. Turner is expected to remain on Spirit's board of directors.

The Boeing Company announced that Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. will provide the nacelle and strut for the 747-8 airplane family

Spirit Aerosystems, Inc., replaces Mid-Western Aircraft Systems, Inc., as the company name for the Wichita, Tulsa and McAlester, Okla., facilities that were purchased from the Boeing Company.

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems celebrated the public unveiling of the first all-composite demonstration nose section for the 787 Dreamliner.

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Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., based in Wichita, Kansas, is the world's largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer.

Spirit's people, capabilities and state-of-the-art technologies provide customers with high-quality, high-value, cost competitive products and services. Spirit brings more than 80 years of experience with the world's most successful and admired aircraft manufacturers.