WICHITA,
Kan., April 28, 2014 /CNW/ - Spirit AeroSystems,
Inc. (NYSE: SPR), Monday celebrated the rollout of the first flight
test pylon for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft. The
pylon and underwing structure are used to mount the aircraft's
Pratt & Whitney power plant to the wing and are designed and
manufactured by Spirit at the company's Wichita,
Kan., facility.
"Today's rollout marks a pivotal milestone and highlights a
unique opportunity to collaborate with a new original equipment
manufacturer in developing an all-new aircraft for the 70 to
100-seat market segment," said Cathy McClain, director of Business and
Regional Jet programs for Spirit.
"Spirit has extensive experience with underwing pylons, and is
honored to work with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation on this
program," said David Coleal, executive vice president,
Boeing, Business/Regional Jets, and Aftermarket. "The MRJ aircraft
pylon is the latest example of how we put our team's creativity,
determination and expertise to work in support of our
customer."
In 2008, Mitsubishi awarded a contract to Spirit AeroSystems to
design and build pylons for both the MRJ70 and MRJ90 aircraft
models. The work package also includes systems, pylon-to-wing
integration hardware and the aft fairing package. Spirit has more
than 75 years of experience designing and producing pylons.
An industry team of Spirit, Mitsubishi and Pratt & Whitney
have worked together to define structural interface points and
complete the pylon structural design. The finished product is made
of lightweight aluminum, titanium and composite components, and is
a combination of purchased items, Spirit-fabricated components and
Mitsubishi-furnished equipment.
"Working together, Spirit and Mitsubishi have forged a strong,
productive relationship based on mutual respect and quality," said
Marshall
Philips, program manager of Spirit's MRJ aircraft
pylon program. "Going forward, this robust relationship has both
companies poised for the success and growth of the MRJ
program."
The MRJ is a next-generation regional jet developed by
Mitsubishi Aircraft based on technology cultivated by Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries. The MRJ family consists of the MRJ90 (90 seat
class) and the MRJ70 (70 seat class). These aircraft have common
wings, empennage, engines and systems. In addition, they have
commonalities in pilot type rating, maintenance program and spare
parts.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
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.; Nashville,
Tenn.; 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.
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SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.