SPR Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit will supply thrust reverser, fuselage and wing components for Southwest's fleet of B737 aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Southwest to obtain predictable and competitive pricing for all 737 parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring availability for key parts and components. "We are pleased to be growing our aftermarket business with such a highly regarded customer like Southwest Airlines," said Carolyn Harms, VP/GM for Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support. "The supply agreement demonstrates our commitment to customer fleet support and the confidence our customers have in Spirit as the original producer for the majority of the 737 Next-Generation airframe." Southwest currently operates 527 Boeing 737 airplanes. About Spirit AeroSystems Inc. Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest independent supplier of large component parts and assemblies for commercial aircraft. The company does work in military and business jets, as well as aftermarket customer support. In addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit has operations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla., Prestwick, Scotland, and Samlesbury, England. On the web: http://www.spiritaero.com/ About Southwest Airlines After more than 37 years of service, Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low fare carriers -- offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers carried, currently serves 64 cities in 32 states with more than 3,400 flights a day. DATASOURCE: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. CONTACT: Ken Evans, Corporate Communications of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., +1-316-613-9901; or Chris Mainz, Public Relations of Southwest Airlines, +1-214-792-5216 Web site: http://www.spiritaero.com/

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