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Major Commercial Aircraft Supplier Labor Disruption Still Possible

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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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Boeing’s New CEO’s First Week Agenda

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Further outlined was that with the wide array of challenges facing this manufacturer, that prioritization of leadership actions was essential. Industry publication Aviation Week indicated that Ortberg’s first week “ included stops at Boeing’s major production facilities in the Puget Sound region and key supplier Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita.

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Further Senior Management Changes at Spirit AeroSystems

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. ” Terry George will reportedly serve as interim Senior Vice President , leading site operations in Wichita, Kan sas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma , including Fabrication, Operations Engineering, Tooling, and Facilities. Spirit, which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus.

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Major Commercial Aircraft Supply Network Disruption Now Avoided

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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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Boeing Reaches Agreement to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

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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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DELMIA Factory of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

Manufacturing professionals will gather to discover digital transformation and experience true elements of the Factory of the Future November 19 in Wichita, KS. This is a highly interactive event for manufacturers interested in digital transformation. Join to hear industry experts discuss innovative topics.

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DELMIA Factory of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

Manufacturing professionals will gather to discover digital transformation and experience true elements of the Factory of the Future November 19 in Wichita, KS. This is a highly interactive event for manufacturers interested in digital transformation. Join to hear industry experts discuss innovative topics.

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