Spirit AeroSystems is an aerospace manufacturing company based in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was initially formed as a subsidiary of Boeing in 2005 but became an independent publicly traded company in 2006. The company specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, wings, and tail sections for commercial and defense aircraft.

The headquarters of Spirit AeroSystems is located in Wichita, Kansas. The facility covers an area of approximately 2. 5 million square feet and serves as the primary manufacturing and administrative hub for the company.

It houses advanced manufacturing capabilities, including automated fiber placement machines, robotic assembly cells, and state-of-the-art engineering and design centers. Spirit AeroSystems operates on a global scale, with manufacturing facilities in three additional locations: Tulsa and McAlester in Oklahoma, and Kinston in North Carolina, in the United States. The company also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and France through joint ventures and partnerships.

One of the major joint ventures is Spirit Aerosystems Malaysia, located in Subang, Malaysia. It is a strategic partnership between Spirit AeroSystems and the Malaysian government-owned company, CTRM. This joint venture focuses on manufacturing composite aerostructures for aircraft platforms.

In terms of market position, Spirit AeroSystems is a leading supplier of aerostructures to major commercial and defense aircraft manufacturers globally. The company has a strong presence in the North American market, and its customer base includes renowned names such as Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, and Lockheed Martin. Over the years, Spirit AeroSystems has achieved significant milestones and growth.

In 2014, the company opened its Advanced Technology Center, a facility dedicated to the research and development of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes. In 2019, Spirit AeroSystems announced a joint venture with Boeing to produce parts for the Boeing 737 fuselage. As of the latest updates, Spirit AeroSystems has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a decline in demand for commercial aircraft.

In response, the company has implemented cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and reducing its production rates. Spirit AeroSystems continues to focus on its core competencies and strategic partnerships to navigate through the challenging market conditions