Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 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 section of the fuselage of nearly all of its airliners.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of commercial aero structures and systems. It operates its business through the following segments: Fuselage Systems, Propulsion Systems, Wing Systems, and All Other. The Fuselage Systems segment develops, produces and markets forward, mid, and rear fuselage sections and systems. The Propulsion Systems segment offers struts or pylons, nacelles, and related engine components. The Wing Systems segment includes the development, production, and market of wings, wing components, and other miscellaneous structural parts to primarily aircraft original equipment manufacturer, related spares, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The All Other segment comprises of sundry sales of miscellaneous services, tooling contracts, and sale of natural gas. The company was founded on February 7, 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.