The Latest Breaking News from Spirit AeroSystems

Few people thought much about “plugs” that seal unused exits on planes until one of them failed and blew a hole in an Alaska Airlines jet

Spirit Aerosystems, a major supplier to the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers, is suspending operations at a critical Kansas plant after union workers there rejected a proposed four-year contract and authorized a strike

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CEO David Calhoun reports that inspections and repairs of fuselage parts will slow the delivery of 737 Max jets in time for the peak summer travel season.

Boeing’s latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer

Calhoun has gotten the company back on track–but the specter of persistent supply chain woes means more turbulence could be on the horizon.

Known as Skyworks Vertijet, the aircraft will be capable of flying 400 miles an hour

The two firms rubber stamped the deal during a Ministerial visit to the site.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 30% year-over-year to $1.18 billion, beating the consensus of $1.09 billion. This increase reflects higher production deliveries on the Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737, Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) A220, and Airbus A320 programs and increased Aftermarket revenue, partially offset by lower production volume on the Boeing 787 program.…

The former Bombardier-owned company will develop and build the wings for Airbus's new four-seater electrically-powered aircraft