WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems
Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced it has successfully delivered key
components to Boeing for the 500th 787 Dreamliner. Spirit builds
the 787 forward fuselage and engine pylons at its Wichita, Kan., facility and the wing fixed
leading edge and wing moveable leading edge in Tulsa, Okla., and Subang, Malaysia. The company has been delivering
these assemblies and components to the 787 program since 2007 and
unit 500 was delivered to Boeing in September.
"Spirit is extremely proud of our collaboration with Boeing and
the work we do together to build the world's fastest-selling
twin-aisle airplane, the 787," said Tom
Gentile, Spirit AeroSystems president and chief executive
officer. "Reaching 500 is a significant milestone for Spirit, and
we look forward to building on this partnership as we continue to
deliver high-quality products to Boeing."
Spirit delivers a fully integrated forward fuselage structure on
the 787 program, with all flight controls tested and installed. The
composite forward fuselage section, known as section 41, is built
using auto fiber placement machines winding composite tape into a
one-piece fuselage section. The completed structure is assembled
using Spirit Exact™, a proprietary assembly process
using pre-located holes and automated riveters. The 787 pioneered
the use of composites in large-scale commercial airplanes.
"Without the amazing efforts of our talented employees, 500
deliveries would not have been possible," said Duane Hawkins, Spirit AeroSystems senior vice
president and general manager of Boeing programs. "Our employees
take great pride in delivering a high-quality product on time, and
we look forward to continuing for many years to come."
Spirit employs about 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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