WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
"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."
Ethiopian 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.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com/aftermarket
About 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.
About 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 experience. The Star Alliance
network offers more than 21,555 daily flights to 1,356 airports in
193 countries. Ethiopian is a multi-award winner for its commitment
and contributions towards the development and growth of the African
aviation industry and in recognition of its distinguished long-haul
operations enhanced by the introduction of new routes and products.
Recently, Ethiopian won Gold in the African Airline of the Year
2011/2012 Awards organized by the African Aviation News Portal.
Ethiopian also received the 2011 AFRAA award for being consistently
profitable over the years and has won the "AFRICAN CARGO AIRLINE OF
THE YEAR 2011 Award" for its excellence in air cargo. Ethiopian
also won the NEPAD Transport Infrastructure Excellence Awards 2009
and "the Airline of the Year 2009 Award" from the African Airlines
Association (AFRAA). With its acquisition of and firm orders for
several new modern aircraft and its fast expanding network, the
airline is well positioned to pursue aggressively the
implementation of its 2025 strategic plan to become the leading
aviation group in Africa.
Ethiopian is proud to be the first in Africa to fly the much awaited,
state-of-the-art B787 Dreamliner aircraft in mid-August 2012. Ethiopian is continuously
striving to enhance its customers' travel experience with a fast
expanding network and the introduction of new aircraft. In the
subsequent 12 months alone, Ethiopian will enter into service 14
additional new aircraft, including four ultra-modern B787
Dreamliners and three B737-800s with Sky Interior.
SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.