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Spirit AeroSystems Aftermarket Customer Support Signs Spare Parts Agreement with Ethiopian Airlines
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] and ­­...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\n\nWICHITA, Kan., Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] and ­­­­Ethiopian Airlines announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support (ACS) will provide thrust reverser, fuselage, and wing component spare parts for Ethiopian Airlines' fleet of Boeing aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Ethiopian Airlines to obtain predictable and competitive pricing for all parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring availability for key parts and components.\n\"We are proud that Ethiopian Airlines has decided to partner with Spirit AeroSystems on this important support agreement,\" said Mike Williams, VP/GM of Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support. \"As this is our first contract customer in Africa, this is a significant milestone for our company as we continue to expand our global support footprint.\"\nEthiopian Airlines' fleet includes the following aircraft: Five Boeing Next-Generation 737-700, seven 737-800W [three with Sky Interior], four 757-200, two 757-260F (cargo), 12 767-300, five 777-200LR and one 787 Dreamliner.\nOn the web: www.spiritaero.com/aftermarket \nAbout Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Spirit AeroSystems, with headquarters in Wichita, Kan., USA, is one of the world's largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial aircraft. In addition to its Wichita and Chanute facilities in Kansas, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla.; Kinston, N.C.; Prestwick, Scotland; Preston, England; Subang, Malaysia; and Saint-Nazaire, France. 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. \nAbout Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, made its maiden international flight to Cairo in 1946 and now the Airline provides dependable services to 69 international destinations spanning four continents. Ethiopian is proud to be a Star Alliance Member. The Star Alliance network is the leading global airline network offering customers convenient worldwide reach and a smoother travel exper...