WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spirit
AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) and British Airways PLC. (NYSE:
BAY) today announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby
Spirit will supply thrust reverser, fuselage and wing components
for British Airways fleet of Boeing aircraft. This five year
contract will enable British Airways to obtain predictable and
competitive pricing for all parts in the Spirit catalog while
ensuring availability for key parts and components.
"Supply agreements such as these underscore Spirit's commitment
to customer fleet support," said Carolyn
Harms, Spirit VP/GM of Aftermarket Customer Support. "This
spare parts agreement highlights the confidence our customers have
in Spirit's supply and support capabilities."
British Airways is a full service airline, with a global route
network, flying to more than 140 destinations worldwide.
British Airways Maintenance organization supports airline
operations on every continent, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
BA Engineering provides full support for the aircraft fleets of
British Airways and a number of other airlines, with around 4,750
staff at more than 100 locations around the world.
BA Engineering's core capabilities are centered on Boeing
737,747,757,767 and 777 aircraft, plus the Airbus A320 family
aircraft.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan.,
Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest independent supplier of
commercial airplane assemblies and components. In addition to its
Kansas facility, Spirit has
locations in Tulsa and
McAlester, Okla.; Kinston, N.C.; Prestwick, Scotland; Samlesbury, England; Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia; and is developing a new manufacturing
facility in Saint-Nazaire, France.
In the U.S., Spirit's core products include fuselages, pylons,
nacelles and wing components. Additionally, Spirit provides
aftermarket customer support services, including spare parts,
maintenance/repair/overhaul, and fleet support services in
North America, Europe and Asia. Spirit Europe produces wing components for a host of
customers, including Airbus.
SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
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