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News Published on 4/8/2020
Spirit AeroSystems announces new cost-reduction measures in light of coronavirus

Measures taken include an extended suspension of production for Boeing aircraft and workforce reductions.

Article Published on 7/1/2018
Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS

Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.

News Published on 1/10/2020
Spirit AeroSystems initiates workforce reductions due to 737 MAX production suspension

Layoffs affecting 2,800 employees have been issued at the Wichita facility, due to ongoing production suspension and expected lower production going forward.

News Published on 9/8/2023
NIAR seeks industry experts for new digital twins study

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute is seeking representatives to assess technology gaps related to virtual commissioning and creation of digital twins.

News Published on 7/19/2022
Hexcel joins collaboration program at Spirit’s Aerospace Innovation Centre

Collaborative activities include development of RTM production applications highlighting future opportunities for liquid composite molding.

 

News Published on 10/31/2019
Spirit AeroSystems to acquire select assets of Bombardier aerostructures, aftermarket businesses

The deal, expected to close the first half of 2020, includes Bombardier facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland; Casablanca, Morocco; and Dallas, Texas, U.S.

News Published on 10/18/2019
Spirit AeroSystems implements changes to production schedule following 737 MAX groundings

The company took actions to implement a cost-reduction plan in the second quarter of 2019, following groundings of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

News Published on 12/18/2017
Spirit AeroSystems unveils new composites curing technology

Spirit’s research group in Scotland has developed an “intelligent heated tool” technology that obviates the need for the autoclave and reduces cure time by 40%.

News Published on 4/30/2019
Spirit AeroSystems acquires robotic Electroimpact AFP machine

The new machine, featuring an upgraded AFP head said to place material more than twice as fast as traditional machines, will be devoted to research and development.

News Published on 3/8/2024
Airbus debuts CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype

Unveiling coincided with the opening of the new CityAirbus test center in Donauwörth, Germany, ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight later this year.

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