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'''Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.''' ("Spirit"), based in [[Wichita, Kansas]], is the world's largest first-tier [[aerostructure]]s manufacturer. The company builds several important pieces of Boeing aircraft, including the fuselage of the [[Boeing 737|737]], portions of the [[Boeing 787|787]] fuselage, and the cockpit (referred to as "[[Boeing fuselage Section 41|Section 41]]" by Boeing) of nearly all of its airliners. Spirit also produces fuselage sections and front wing spars for the [[Airbus A350]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Spirit AeroSystems - from cornfields to A350s | publisher=Flight Global | year=2010 | url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/07/13/344199/spirit-aerosystems-from-cornfields-to-a350s.html | accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> Spirit's main competition comes from [[Vought|Vought Aircraft Industries]], [[Goodrich Corporation|Goodrich]], [[Alenia Aeronautica|Alenia]], and [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.|Kawasaki Heavy Industries]].
'''Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.''' ("Spirit"), based in [[Wichita, Kansas]], is the world's largest first-tier [[aerostructure]]s manufacturer. The company builds several important pieces of Boeing aircraft, including the fuselage of the [[Boeing 737|737]], portions of the [[Boeing 787|787]] fuselage, and the cockpit (referred to as "[[Boeing fuselage Section 41|Flight Deck]]" by Boeing) of nearly all of its airliners. Spirit also produces fuselage sections and front wing spars for the [[Airbus A350]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Spirit AeroSystems - from cornfields to A350s | publisher=Flight Global | year=2010 | url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/07/13/344199/spirit-aerosystems-from-cornfields-to-a350s.html | accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> Spirit's main competition comes from [[Vought|Vought Aircraft Industries]], [[Goodrich Corporation|Goodrich]], [[Alenia Aeronautica|Alenia]], and [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.|Kawasaki Heavy Industries]].


Spirit was formed when [[Boeing Commercial Airplanes]] sold its Wichita division to investment firm [[Onex Corporation|Onex]]. [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security]] retained its military business in Wichita, which lies on neighboring land. The Wichita division was responsible for construction of many important aircraft in Boeing's history, including the [[B-29 Superfortress]], [[B-47 Stratojet]], and [[B-52 Stratofortress]]. Spirit can trace its legacy back even further to [[Stearman Aircraft]], which was founded on the same site; Stearman later became part of Boeing. Spirit also includes [[North American Aviation]]'s former [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]] and [[McAlester, Oklahoma|McAlester]] facilities (both in [[Oklahoma]].)
Spirit was formed when [[Boeing Commercial Airplanes]] sold its Wichita division to investment firm [[Onex Corporation|Onex]]. [[Boeing Defense, Space & Security]] retained its military business in Wichita, which lies on neighboring land. The Wichita division was responsible for construction of many important aircraft in Boeing's history, including the [[B-29 Superfortress]], [[B-47 Stratojet]], and [[B-52 Stratofortress]]. Spirit can trace its legacy back even further to [[Stearman Aircraft]], which was founded on the same site; Stearman later became part of Boeing. Spirit also includes [[North American Aviation]]'s former [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]] and [[McAlester, Oklahoma|McAlester]] facilities (both in [[Oklahoma]].)

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Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Company typePublic
NYSE: SPR
IndustryAerospace and defense
Founded1927 (in 2005, company took on current name)
HeadquartersWichita, Kansas, USA
Key people
Larry Lawson, CEO
Duane Hawkins, COO
Sanjay Kapoor, CFO
ProductsAerostructures
Space systems
Revenue$5.398 Billion year end (12/31/2012)
Number of employees
11,845 (12/31/2006)
Websitewww.spiritaero.com

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. ("Spirit"), based in Wichita, Kansas, is the world's largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer. The company builds several important pieces of Boeing aircraft, including the fuselage of the 737, portions of the 787 fuselage, and the cockpit (referred to as "Flight Deck" by Boeing) of nearly all of its airliners. Spirit also produces fuselage sections and front wing spars for the Airbus A350.[1] Spirit's main competition comes from Vought Aircraft Industries, Goodrich, Alenia, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

Spirit was formed when Boeing Commercial Airplanes sold its Wichita division to investment firm Onex. Boeing Defense, Space & Security retained its military business in Wichita, which lies on neighboring land. The Wichita division was responsible for construction of many important aircraft in Boeing's history, including the B-29 Superfortress, B-47 Stratojet, and B-52 Stratofortress. Spirit can trace its legacy back even further to Stearman Aircraft, which was founded on the same site; Stearman later became part of Boeing. Spirit also includes North American Aviation's former Tulsa and McAlester facilities (both in Oklahoma.)

On Aug 8, 2005, Spirit AeroSystems announced that Ulrich R. (Rick) Schmidt had joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Jeffrey Turner, President and CEO.

On January 31, 2006, BAE Systems announced it had agreed to sell its aerostructures business, based at Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Samlesbury Aerodrome, to Spirit.[2] The BAE unit, which was renamed Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd., is a major supplier to Raytheon (5%), Airbus (80%), and Boeing (15%). The transaction was completed on April 1, 2006. Spirit paid pounds sterling 80 million for the business.[3]

In 2010, 96% of Spirit's revenue came from its two largest customers: 85% of sales were from Boeing, 11% from Airbus. In 2009 these two customers represented 96% of sales for Spirit as well.[4]

After planning to take Spirit public,[5] at initial public offering on November 21, 2006, the firm's stock rose 10% on the first day.[6] Onex still owns 58% of Spirit, which results in 92% of voting power, as its shares confer "supervoting" power.[6] The chief architect of the Onex purchase of Spirit was Nigel S. Wright, who was later Chief of Staff for the Canadian Prime Minister until his resignation as part of an expense scandal.

Former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-MO) serves as a labor consultant for Spirit and sits on its board of directors.[7]


Facilities

References

  1. ^ "Spirit AeroSystems - from cornfields to A350s". Flight Global. 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
  2. ^ "Onex' Spirit AeroSystems To Acquire BAE Systems Aerostructures." Official press release.
  3. ^ "Spirit AeroSystems Completes Purchase of BAE Systems Aerostructures Unit".
  4. ^ "http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1364885/000095012311016606/d78727e10vk.htm
  5. ^ "Spirit AeroSystems Planning Initial Public Offering." The Wall Street Journal. June 30, 2006.
  6. ^ a b "UPDATE: Spirit Aero, AerCap Lift Off Post-IPO >SPR AER." The Wall Street Journal. November 21, 2006.
  7. ^ "Richard A. Gephardt Joins Onex Team", Spirit Aero news release 2005-04-29 (PDF)
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