Spirit Aerosystems, Inc

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Spirit Develops New Carbon Fiber Fuselage Panel to Support Lower-Cost, Higher-Production Volumes for Aircraft Manufacturing

Wichita, Kan., June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] today announced it has developed new production methods for carbon fiber composite materials that will enable lower costs and higher production volumes for future aircraft components. The ASTRA (Advanced Structures Technology and Revolutionary Architectures) panel, a full-scale demonstration fuselage panel using this new...

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Architectural & Civil Engineering Products

Spirit Develops New Carbon Fiber Fuselage Panel to Support Lower-Cost, Higher-Production Volumes for Aircraft Manufacturing

Wichita, Kan., June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] today announced it has developed new production methods for carbon fiber composite materials that will enable lower costs and higher production volumes for future aircraft components. The ASTRA (Advanced Structures Technology and Revolutionary Architectures) panel, a full-scale demonstration fuselage panel using this new...

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Spirit AeroSystems Launches Water Recycling Project to Improve Factory Efficiency
Agricultural & Farming Products

Spirit AeroSystems Launches Water Recycling Project to Improve Factory Efficiency

WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 14, 2016 - Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR] announced the installation of a water recycling project designed to improve factory efficiencies and conserve water. Construction of a dedicated three-mile pipeline has been competed, allowing Spirit to begin purchasing up to 500 million gallons of recycled water per year from the City of Wichita for use in manufacturing aerospace...

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Spirit AeroSystems Launches Water Recycling Project to Improve Factory Efficiency
Agricultural & Farming Products

Spirit AeroSystems Launches Water Recycling Project to Improve Factory Efficiency

WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 14, 2016 - Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR] announced the installation of a water recycling project designed to improve factory efficiencies and conserve water. Construction of a dedicated three-mile pipeline has been competed, allowing Spirit to begin purchasing up to 500 million gallons of recycled water per year from the City of Wichita for use in manufacturing aerospace...

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Spirit AeroSystems Installing One of the World's Largest Autoclaves for Composite Manufacturing
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Spirit AeroSystems Installing One of the World's Largest Autoclaves for Composite Manufacturing

WICHITA, Kan. - Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR is installing one of the world's largest autoclaves at its Wichita, Kan., facility to support increasing production levels in the company's composite fuselage business and to grow overall composite production capability. The new autoclave has a 30-foot diameter and an internal volume of more than 78,000 cubic feet. Spirit continues to invest in...

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Spirit AeroSystems Installing One of the World's Largest Autoclaves for Composite Manufacturing
Health, Medical, & Dental Supplies and Equipment

Spirit AeroSystems Installing One of the World's Largest Autoclaves for Composite Manufacturing

WICHITA, Kan. - Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR is installing one of the world's largest autoclaves at its Wichita, Kan., facility to support increasing production levels in the company's composite fuselage business and to grow overall composite production capability. The new autoclave has a 30-foot diameter and an internal volume of more than 78,000 cubic feet. Spirit continues to invest in...

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Spirit AeroSystems Completes First Fuselage for Bell V-280 Valor
Transportation Industry Products

Spirit AeroSystems Completes First Fuselage for Bell V-280 Valor

WICHITA, Kan., - Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR announced it has completed the first fuselage to Bell Helicopter for the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) program. The unit was designed and assembled in Spirit's rapid prototyping facility in Wichita, Kan., in just 22 months. The composite fuselage is being prepped to ship to Bell's Amarillo, Texas, facility for final assembly....

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Spirit AeroSystems Completes First Fuselage for Bell V-280 Valor
Transportation Industry Products

Spirit AeroSystems Completes First Fuselage for Bell V-280 Valor

WICHITA, Kan., - Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR announced it has completed the first fuselage to Bell Helicopter for the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) program. The unit was designed and assembled in Spirit's rapid prototyping facility in Wichita, Kan., in just 22 months. The composite fuselage is being prepped to ship to Bell's Amarillo, Texas, facility for final assembly....

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Spirit Delivers Third SDTA Fuselage to Sikorsky for Production Representative CH-53K Helicopter
Transportation Industry Products

Spirit Delivers Third SDTA Fuselage to Sikorsky for Production Representative CH-53K Helicopter

WICHITA, Kan. - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR today announced it has successfully delivered to Sikorsky the third fuselage section for the CH-53K 'King Stallion' heavy lift helicopter program's System Demonstration and Test Article (SDTA) contract. Consisting of an integrated cockpit and cabin structure with a separately attached tail section, the composite-skinned fuselage will enable...

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Spirit Delivers Third SDTA Fuselage to Sikorsky for Production Representative CH-53K Helicopter
Transportation Industry Products

Spirit Delivers Third SDTA Fuselage to Sikorsky for Production Representative CH-53K Helicopter

WICHITA, Kan. - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR today announced it has successfully delivered to Sikorsky the third fuselage section for the CH-53K 'King Stallion' heavy lift helicopter program's System Demonstration and Test Article (SDTA) contract. Consisting of an integrated cockpit and cabin structure with a separately attached tail section, the composite-skinned fuselage will enable...

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Spirit AeroSystems Announces 737 MAX Production Agreement with Boeing

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] announced today that it reached an agreement with Boeing relating to the 737 MAX production rate. Under the agreement, Spirit will restart production slowly, ramping up deliveries throughout the year to reach a total of 216 MAX shipsets delivered to Boeing in 2020. Spirit does not expect to achieve a production rate of 52...

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Spirit AeroSystems Announces 737 MAX Production Agreement with Boeing

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] announced today that it reached an agreement with Boeing relating to the 737 MAX production rate. Under the agreement, Spirit will restart production slowly, ramping up deliveries throughout the year to reach a total of 216 MAX shipsets delivered to Boeing in 2020. Spirit does not expect to achieve a production rate of 52...

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Spirit AeroSystems Prestwick, Scotland Site Wins Employer of the Year Award

Wichita, Kan., Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] site in Prestwick, Scotland, was recognized as the Employer of the Year by the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. Award nominees showcase the best of business in Ayrshire, reflecting the breadth and depth of business successes in the region. Our employees are the key factor in the company's success, and I believe Spirit...

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Spirit AeroSystems Prestwick, Scotland Site Wins Employer of the Year Award

Wichita, Kan., Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] site in Prestwick, Scotland, was recognized as the Employer of the Year by the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. Award nominees showcase the best of business in Ayrshire, reflecting the breadth and depth of business successes in the region. Our employees are the key factor in the company's success, and I believe Spirit...

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Spirit AeroSystems Recognized for Excellence in Composites Manufacturing

Wichita, Kan., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) was recognized this week at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) with the Award for Composite Excellence (ACE) in Manufacturing: Material and Process Innovation. The CAMX Conference is the largest composites expo in North America. Spirit received the award for its development of the Advanced Structures...

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Spirit AeroSystems Recognized for Excellence in Composites Manufacturing

Wichita, Kan., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) was recognized this week at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) with the Award for Composite Excellence (ACE) in Manufacturing: Material and Process Innovation. The CAMX Conference is the largest composites expo in North America. Spirit received the award for its development of the Advanced Structures...

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Spirit AeroSystems Recognizes 12 Suppliers for Superior Performance

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] recently recognized 12 suppliers for superior performance at its annual supplier recognition banquet in Wichita. Awards were given in seven categories: Strategic Supplier of the Year; Most Innovative Supplier; Collaboration Values Partner; Transparency Values Partner; Inspiration, Values and Community Partner;...

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Spirit AeroSystems Recognizes 12 Suppliers for Superior Performance

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] recently recognized 12 suppliers for superior performance at its annual supplier recognition banquet in Wichita. Awards were given in seven categories: Strategic Supplier of the Year; Most Innovative Supplier; Collaboration Values Partner; Transparency Values Partner; Inspiration, Values and Community Partner;...

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Spirit AeroSystems Brings Breakthrough Titanium Fabrication Technology to Factory

Wichita, Kan., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] today announced it is transitioning recent research breakthroughs from the laboratory to its factory. The Joule Form™ process, which Spirit developed, is a new proprietary method for forming titanium raw material at elevated temperatures in the fabrication of aerospace components. This method provides the company a...

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Spirit AeroSystems Brings Breakthrough Titanium Fabrication Technology to Factory

Wichita, Kan., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] today announced it is transitioning recent research breakthroughs from the laboratory to its factory. The Joule Form™ process, which Spirit developed, is a new proprietary method for forming titanium raw material at elevated temperatures in the fabrication of aerospace components. This method provides the company a...

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