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WICHITA, Kan., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] today announced it has been working with Spintech Ventures, of Xenia, Ohio, to develop a new reconfigurable tooling technology for manufacturing complex composite aircraft structures. The solution uses re-formable, reusable mandrels to form complex, highly integrated composite structures, with features that are not possible with traditional tools. (Logo:...
WICHITA, Kan., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., [NYSE: SPR] and Norsk Titanium Components AS (NTiC), reached a significant milestone in a multi-year collaboration for Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) technology. Together the companies have achieved technology readiness level six (TRL6), demonstrating the ability to meet aerospace material requirements. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
WICHITA, Kan., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., [NYSE: SPR] today with Airbus celebrated the first flight of the Airbus A350 XWB, with the airplane making its maiden voyage on June 14, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/CG13652LOGO) "We are proud to be on board the A350 XWB program with its new technology and design," said John Pilla, Spirit AeroSystems senior vice president and general manager, Airbus and A350 program management. "We...
WICHITA, Kan., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE:SPR], one of the world's largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial aircraft, recognized seven companies as 2012 Platinum Suppliers for their dedication to cost-reduction initiatives, quality and delivery performance and ultimately setting a performance excellence standard for customer satisfaction. Spirit's mission to provide customers with high-quality, cost-competitive...
WICHITA, Kan., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] 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 board sought a CEO...
WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Phil Anderson, will speak at the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami, FL at approximately 9:45 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Mr. Anderson's remarks will be webcast and will be available at http://www.spiritaero.com/investor.aspx. Individuals are urged to check the web site in advance to ensure their computers are...
WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., [NYSE: SPR] today celebrated completion of the 100(th) Boeing 787 composite forward fuselage section. This section will be shipped to Boeing's final assembly facility in Charleston, S.C., early next year. "As we roll out the 100(th) 787 forward fuselage today, I would like to congratulate all Spirit AeroSystems' employees who support the 787, many who have been on the program since 2003," said Terry...
WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Turner, and Chief Financial Officer, Phil Anderson, will speak at the Credit Suisse 2012 Aerospace and Defense Conference in New York, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presentation will be webcast and will be available at http://www.spiritaero.com/investor.aspx. Individuals are advised to check the web site ahead of time to...
WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey L. Turner has advised its Board of his intention to retire in early 2013, after the Board has had an opportunity to conduct a search for and hire a new CEO. Turner will continue to serve as President and CEO until his successor takes office. The Board convened a special CEO search committee comprised of Spirit Board members Robert...
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) announced today that Jon Lammers has joined the company as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, reporting to Jeff Turner, president and CEO. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121016/CG94236) Lammers brings more than 20 years of legal experience, including the last 15 years with Cargill, Incorporated. He served as Cargill's Asia Pacific general counsel in Singapore and most...
