Spirit AeroSystems Signs Spare Parts Agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
20 Mai 2011 - 1:31PM
PR Newswire (Canada)
WICHITA, Kan., May 20, 2011 /CNW/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
(NYSE: SPR) and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced the signing
of a supply agreement whereby Spirit will supply spare parts for
SAS' fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. This multi-year contract will
enable SAS 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 throughout the European region with such a highly regarded
customer like SAS," said Rod Cheatham, Interim Vice
President/General Manager, 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." SAS currently operates 74 Boeing 737 airplanes. On the
web: www.spiritaero.com About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Based in
Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest
independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and
components. In addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit has
locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla.; Kinston, N.C.; Prestwick,
Scotland; Preston, England; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and is
developing a new manufacturing facility in 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. About Scandinavian
Airlines Scandinavian Airlines is Northern Europe's largest airline
and the national airline of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In 2010, it
served 21.5 million customers, offering 93 destinations across
Scandinavia, Europe, Asia and the US, and close to 700 daily
departures. For 2010, SAS was also officially Europe's most
punctual airline. Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member of
Star Alliance. Ken Evans, Corporate Communications, +1-316-523-4070
Web Site: http://www.spiritaero.com
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