WICHITA, Kan., March 9, 2018 /CNW/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
[NYSE: SPR] today celebrated the 10,000th shipset
delivery on the Boeing 737 program. The 10,000th shipset
was delivered to Boeing in February.
"Delivering fuselages and other key structural components for
more than 10,000 Boeing 737 aircraft over the past five decades is
a monumental accomplishment," said Tom
Gentile, Spirit AeroSystems president and chief executive
officer. "This milestone showcases our ability to deliver a
world-class, high quality product our customer and millions of
aviation travelers can depend on. We are proud of our relationship
with Boeing, and we look forward to continuing our relentless focus
on meeting the demands of the industry and helping connect the
world through air travel."
Spirit has design and build responsibility for approximately 70
percent of the 737 structure, including the entire fuselage, along
with propulsion and wing work packages. The Boeing 737 program
began in 1966 and the first 737 entered service in 1968. More than
25 percent of the world's single-aisle jet fleet is made up of
737s. It continues to be the best-selling and longest continuously
produced commercial airliner of all time. No other commercial
airplane has reached the 10,000 production mark.
"It takes teamwork, dedication and commitment across generations
of aviation employees to reach such an impressive milestone," said
Duane Hawkins, Spirit AeroSystems
senior vice president and general manager of Boeing programs. "The
pride our employees take in their work is inspiring, and their
commitment to delivering for our customer remains unmatched. Every
day we strive to continually improve and build on our legacy,
pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a trusted partner in
the aerospace industry."
Spirit employs approximately 15,000 people worldwide designing
and building complex aerostructures for the world's most
recognizable airplanes. Spirit builds the forward fuselage section
of every Boeing commercial airplane in production today, as well as
wing and propulsion components.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both
commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the
U.S., U.K., France and
Malaysia. The company's core
products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components
for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on
affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing
solutions to support customers around the globe. More information
is available at www.SpiritAero.com.
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