Spirit AeroSystems
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingKansas, United States10001+ Employees
Spirit AeroSystems is a major manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business and regional jets. It designs and builds key structural components—fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles—leveraging aluminum and advanced composite fabrication. The company also supports the aftermarket market for commercial and business/regional jets, providing parts and services to existing aircraft. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit maintains facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Malaysia and Morocco, underscoring its role as a global supplier. Its customer base spans the aviation and defense sectors, including original equipment manufacturers and operators that rely on integrated aerostructures to enable aircraft assembly and ongoing operation. In 2026, the company announced the departure of its president and CEO, reflecting executive leadership changes within the organization.