Spirit Signs Spare Parts Support Agreement With Continental Airlines
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced the signing of a support
agreement whereby Spirit will supply structural parts and components for
Continental Airlines' total fleet of Boeing aircraft. This multi-year contract
will enable Continental to ensure availability for key parts and components with
predictable and competitive pricing for all Spirit catalog items.
"We have worked closely with Continental Airlines since Spirit became a
stand-alone company in 2005, and we are both proud and excited to sign this
formal agreement," stated Carolyn Harms, VP/GM for Spirit Aftermarket Customer
Support. "As the original producer and tier one supplier to Boeing on all current
programs, we are pleased that Continental Airlines is placing their confidence in
Spirit's supply and support capabilities."
Continental Airlines currently operates 370 Boeing airplanes, consisting of
737, 757, 767 and 777 models.
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., Prestwick,
Scotland, and Samlesbury, England, and is developing new manufacturing facilities
in North Carolina and Malaysia. 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.
About Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental,
together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,500
daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 122 domestic
and 120 international destinations. More than 550 additional points are served
via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 44,000 employees, Continental has
hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental
Express, carries approximately 69 million passengers per year.
SOURCE: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
CONTACT: Debbie Gann
Corporate Communications
+1-316-526-3910, for Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
(SPR)
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