Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

As a reference to our non-commercial aircraft industry readers, Spirits production facilities were once a part of Boeing s internal manufacturing operations and were spun off to be an independent supplier. As our readers are likely aware, Boeing has been challenged by a number of manufacturing quality control lapses that have cost the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They include the Airbus A220 wings and mid-fuselage structures produced in Belfast, Northern Ireland , and Casablanca, Morocco along with the A220 pylons produced in Wichita, Kansas. Those contracts include the potential acquisition of supply agreements related to Airbus needs being part of the terms sheet. Nazaire , France.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 20, 2024

We noted that the business challenges are significant, especially those related to this plane maker’s supplier network sourcing, airline customer relationships along with internal production and quality assurances practices. That reportedly included often providing visits to the factory floor and speaking directly to workers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2023

Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing , and Airbus. On Thursday, Wichita, Kansas based Spirit told workers not to report for their work shifts. Reportedly, workers are especially upset regarding existing core health insurance benefits.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2023

Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus. Spirit announced it will begin restoring operations at its Wichita , Kansas facility today, Friday, June 30, and begin to fully resume production on Wednesday, July 5.,

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 1, 2024

Nazaire, France; of the A220’s wings and mid-fuselage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Casablanca, Morocco; as well as of the A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.

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