Spirit AeroSystems Signs Spare Parts Agreement With British Airways
September 28 2010 - 7:31AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 28 /CNW/ -- 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. Debbie Gann, Corporate
Communications of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., +1-316-526-3910 Web
Site: http://www.spiritaero.com
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