Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems | May 18, 2017

Boeing delivered the first of thousands of 737 MAX aircraft this week. Each will come with a heavy dose of work done in Wichita....

Spirit AeroSystems | May 09, 2017

Spirit AeroSystems Inc. has been named a noteworthy company by DiversityInc in recognition of the hiring practices and workforce at Wichita’s largest employer....

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Sierra Space and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | June 01, 2022

Sierra Space and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership intended to accelerate access to a vibrant commercial space economy of the future. Spirit Defense & Space will assist in the development and production of future affordable Shooting Star Transport Vehicles under a Letter of Intent signed between the two companies. The agreement also provides for the two companies to work together to develop innovative technologies and process...

Simple Flying | January 17, 2020

Canadian operator WestJet is planning a new transatlantic service. The Boeing 737 operated flight would be used to connect Canada’s Halifax to Manchester in the United Kingdom. The seasonal flight is set to operate over the 2020 summer period. WestJet is launching its third route from Halifax to the United Kingdom this summer. Accompanying its existing routes to London and Glasgow, the new connection will be operated by a Boeing 737 aircraft. Launching in June, the route will remain in ope...