News archive: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | Airframer

7 January

ReleaseArgonne AI tools power safer, faster aerospace inspections

2 January

ReleaseArlington Capital Partners enters into definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin

11 December

The Wichita facility assembling 737 fuselage sections for integration into Boeing’s commercial aircraft production line.

Boeing and Airbus absorb Spirit operations

Boeing has taken on Spirit AeroSystems's commercial programmes, aftermarket operations and 15,000 staff, while Airbus has added six global production facilities to its network.

8 August

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems announces definitive agreement with CTRM for acquisition of facility in Subang, Malaysia

1 May

Airbus to absorb Spirit sites in five countries as Boeing deal looms

Aircraft sections built in the US, France, Morocco, Northern Ireland and Scotland will shift to Airbus, once Boeing completes its acquisition of Spirit and a buyer is found for any surplus facilities.

26 February

ReleaseArgonaut Private Equity announces acquisition of Pryer Aerospace

31 January

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems shareholders approve acquisition by Boeing

14 January

ReleaseSpokane-Coeur d’Alene Aerospace Tech Hub announces over $50M in funding

13 January

ReleaseTex-Tech Industries completes acquisition of Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

13 January

ReleaseSpirit announces sale of Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) to Tex Tech Industries

26 November

ReleaseNew AMRC innovation facility completes construction work

18 November

ReleaseSpirit Announces purchase agreement with Tex Tech Industries for intended sale of Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI)

12 November

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems announces second amended and estated memorandum of agreement with Airbus

26 September

The insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems have an estimated value of $10 million.

TIGHITCO renews contract for 737 thermal protection systems

A new multi-year contract from Spirit Aerosystems for insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems will run through 2027.

3 July

Boeing set to acquire Spirit in $8.3 billion transaction

Boeing will acquire Spirit AeroSystems, while Airbus aims to bring the business's production of A350 fuselage sections, the A220’s wings and A220 pylons in-house under its ownership.

1 May

Components for Boeing aircraft programs such as the 777, 777-9 and 737 MAX family are included in the contract extension.

Senior picks up Spirit contract extension

Manufacturing will be undertaken at Senior Aerospace Jet Products’ facility near San Diego, California, USA, from January 2026 and the contract is valued at approximately $130 million over the five-year period.

22 February

Staff gathered to celebrate the opening.

Spirit opens engineering design centre in Malaysia

The company's engineering team in Malaysia is already a significant player in the design of the A350XWB Section 15 Freighter, A350XWB Ultra Long Range and a key partner to A220 Wing program.

3 November

ReleaseInfosys and Spirit AeroSystems inaugurate Center for Aerospace Engineering Excellence in Richardson, Texas

18 October

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems, Boeing reach agreement to support production stability

2 October

ReleaseExpleo and Spirit AeroSystems sign strategic agreement for aerospace services from Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 September

NIAR seeks experts for study of digital twins

Simulating systems by using digital/virtual twins allows for system testing in a digital environment prior to installation, enabling more successful installs and better “day one” experiences.

8 August

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory sign Memorandum of Understanding to create strategic partnership

7 August

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives $44M award from Spirit Aerosystems for CH-53K Lots 7-9

21 June

Honda commits to production of light jet model

Spirit will provide an innovative build-to-print composite fuselage and a composite bonded frame for the new HondaJet 2600, with engineering designs currently being finalised.

20 June

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems moving forward with first phase of NASA Sustainable Flight National Partnership

31 May

ReleaseTen Oaks Group announces sale of Astech Engineered Products

27 November

ReleaseTurkish Aerospace receives 'success partner' award from Spirit AeroSystems

8 September

Spirit calls on Infosys for engineering automation

A new five-year deal will see Infosys support Spirit to secure efficient structural designs and robust certification process. The aim is to use technologies like artificial intelligence to accelerate product development.

27 June

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems celebrates launch of new manufacturing program in Morocco

31 May

ReleaseSierra Space & Spirit AeroSystems form strategic partnership to bring affordable space systems to market

16 February

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems converts to renewable energy in Kansas

30 September

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems positions for continued growth and diversification of its business across key market segments

9 September

Turkish Aerospace will manufacture and supply the Section 48 tail feather after being awarded the contract by Spirit AeroSystems.

TUSAS awarded 737 MAX-8 tail feather contract

Spirit has chosen Turkish Aerospace to manufacture and supply over 400 parts and sub-assemblies for a variety of Boeing platforms in addition to the contract to produce Section 48 tail feathers for the 737 MAX-8.

2 September

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems hosts open house at its state-of-the-art Global Digital Logistics Centre

12 August

Latest Skunk Works factory delivers intelligence and flexibility

Lockheed Martin set three goals for its latest production building: An intelligent factory framework; a technology-enabled environment; and flexibility to meet priorities with speed and agility. Tick, tick, tick.

6 July

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems and Albany Engineered Composites collaborate to expand hypersonic capabilities

15 June

ReleaseTeijin joins Spirit's Aerospace Innovation Centre to enhance engineering partnership

9 June

Spirit Aerosystems will provide slim-line nacelles for the Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine.

Rolls-Royce selects Spirit for Pearl 10 nacelles

Spirit will leverage its composite and fabrication capabilities at its Wichita facility to support the program, then provide competitive aerostructures with kits that Rolls-Royce can seamlessly install during final assembly.

21 April

Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrives by rail car in Renton, Washington, ready for final assembly.

First P-8A fuselage for Norway joins the production line

Norway is expected to receive its first P-8 later this year. In total, five P-8s will eventually replace Norway's current fleet of six P-3 Orions and three Falcon 20s. The first fuselage has arrived in Renton.

8 February

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems collaborates with Infosys to integrate the IT infrastructure of its recently acquired businesses

30 October

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems completes acquisition of select assets of Bombardier Aerostructures and Aftermarket Services businesses

26 October

ReleaseBombardier announces closing date, amended terms for sale of aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding, Inc.