Spirit Aerosystems

Vietnam MRO Adds Structural Repairs With Spirit Signing

By Lee Ann Shay Sep 26, 2023
VAECO and Spirit AeroSystems sign MRO agreement at MRO Asia-Pacific.
Services & Support

Daily Memo: The Supply Chain’s Biggest Problems Are Easy To Spot

By Sean Broderick Sep 14, 2023
Listen to any senior executive at the top of the commercial aircraft supply chain and it won’t take long to hear concerns about struggles going on downstream.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Latest Issue Slows 737 MAX Deliveries, But Not Ramp-Up Plans

By Sean Broderick Sep 12, 2023
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems say the latest 737 MAX production-quality issue will affect near-term deliveries but not plans to boost production.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Spirit AeroSystems Plans Hint At Boeing’s 2024 737 Production Rate

By Sean Broderick Sep 08, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems is on pace to boost 737 MAX shipset production to 42 units per month by year-end and stay there through 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

New Boeing 737 Production Issue Will Delay Some Deliveries

By Sean Broderick Aug 24, 2023
The oversized fastener holes are the result of an incorrect process at Spirit AeroSystems, which says it is working with Boeing to correct the 737 issue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

AAM Manufacturing Sets Path For Next Generation Of Commercial Aircraft

By Graham Warwick Aug 10, 2023
Tier 1 aerospace suppliers see the AAM industry as a way to bridge the business and technology gaps to the next single-aisle airliner.
Advanced Air Mobility

Spirit AeroSystems Completes 737 Fin Rework Issue As Production Ramps Up

By Guy Norris Aug 03, 2023
While the issue disrupted deliveries to Boeing and impacted revenues, negative impacts will be partially offset by Spirit’s accelerating 737 production line.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Boeing Is Bolstered By Production, Research And Cash Flow Progress

By Sean Broderick Jul 28, 2023
The airframer is back to generating cash and on the way to meeting key promises to investors, citing growing stability in its commercial aircraft programs
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Boeing Is Bolstered By Production, Research And Cash Flow Progress

By Michael Bruno Jul 28, 2023
The airframer is back to generating cash and on the way to meeting key promises to investors, citing growing stability in its commercial aircraft programs
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Boeing Is Bolstered By Production, Research And Cash Flow Progress

By Guy Norris Jul 28, 2023
The airframer is back to generating cash and on the way to meeting key promises to investors, citing growing stability in its commercial aircraft programs
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Ryanair Facing Further Boeing Delivery Delays

By Victoria Moores Jul 24, 2023
The LCC had been planning to have all its new aircraft for summer 2024 in place by April 2024, but this timeline has now been pushed back to June 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

Daily Memo: Which Suppliers Win Or Lose In An A220-500?

By Michael Bruno Jul 18, 2023
New programs mean new opportunities for both OEMs and suppliers, and the hottest prospect of all right now is the expected A220-500.
Aircraft & Propulsion

First Take, July 17, 2023

By Graham Warwick Jul 14, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Daily Memo: What Are The Near And Long-Term Effects Of The Spirit Aero Strike?

By Michael Bruno Jul 07, 2023
While the labor stoppage was resolved and aircraft production returned July 5, the strike’s effects may reverberate for a while, including in unsuspecting ways.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

What Are Near- and Long-Term Effects Of Spirit AeroSystems Strike?

By Michael Bruno Jul 07, 2023
The crisis has passed, but effects of the labor stoppage in Wichita are still emerging. Empowered unions, higher prices and less outsourcing are likely results.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

First Take, July 3, 2023

By Graham Warwick Jun 30, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems Union Workers Approve New Deal To End Strike

By Michael Bruno Jun 30, 2023
Union workers at the key Tier 1 aerostructures provider will return to work on July 5 after they agreed to an improved four-year labor agreement.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Spirit AeroSystems Union Workers To Vote On New Deal June 29

By Michael Bruno Jun 27, 2023
Union leaders say the agreement offers substantial wage increases, maintains healthcare plan benefits the membership insisted on, and no mandatory overtime.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Spirit AeroSystems, Union Encouraged By Talks As Strike Enters First Week

By Michael Bruno Jun 26, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems and representatives of its union workers continued to meet June 26 with the help of a federal mediator.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Spirit AeroSystems Sends Union Workers Home Early After Strike Vote

By Michael Bruno Jun 22, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems told union workers in Wichita not to report for work starting with the first shift June 22.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Spirit AeroSystems Workers Set To Strike After Rejecting Contract Offer

By Michael Bruno Jun 22, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems union workers may strike, saying the Tier 1 supplier's last offer "is unacceptable," with industry experts warning action could be painful.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Spirit AeroSystems Prepared To Fill Gaps In Downstream Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick Jun 20, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems Chief Procurement Officer Alan Young revealed to ShowNews in Paris that the company is leaving some capacity in its fabrication capabilities.
Paris Air Show

Daily Memo: Spirit AeroSystems’ Grand Plan To See, Avoid Supply Chain Issues

By Sean Broderick Jun 19, 2023
In today’s era of supply chain instability, few things are more precious than visibility and control.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Spirit Aero Lauds New Supply Chain Visibility System

By Sean Broderick Jun 18, 2023
Dubbed "control tower," the new system automatically provides key updates on a part or subassembly's progress in Spirit AeroSystems' supply chain.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Spirit Aero, Union Reach Preliminary Agreement With 34% Pay Increase

By Michael Bruno Jun 16, 2023
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has reached a tentative four-year labor agreement with Spirit AeroSystems.
Aircraft & Propulsion