WICHITA, Kan., July 16, 2014 /CNW/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR] is announcing a
name change for its aftermarket business from Spirit Aftermarket
Customer Support to Global Customer Support & Services
(GCS&S) to reflect the organization's customer focus.
"This name change better represents the services we provide to
our global customers. GCS&S is focused on providing the best
customer support anywhere, anytime around the globe," said Bill
Brown, senior vice president of Spirit Global Customer Support
& Services. "This is not just a name change it is how we
conduct business. We are committed to delivering the highest level
of quality, reliability and customer service for our
customers."
Spirit AeroSystems Global Customer Support & Services
(GCS&S) offers a diverse line of products and services for
aerospace design, build, support, and Spares/MRO needs. Spirit is
the 'Original Production Manufacturer' of thousands of spare parts
sold directly to customers through a licensing agreement with the
original equipment manufacturer. Spirit provides sales &
distribution of more than 11,000 part numbers to both international
& domestic customers, and provides 24/7/365 customer service
and AOG support. Spirit GCS&S's repair capabilities cover a
wide range of commercial aircraft for both composite and metal
structures with expertise in repairing composite nacelles. Spirit
maintains an extensive pool of nacelle components for sale, lease
and/or exchange to optimize aircraft operations.
Spirit expanded its global MRO presence by expanding the size of
its Wichita repair station and
establishing a repair station at its Prestwick, Scotland facility. In 2009, Spirit partnered
with HAECO and its subsidiary, TAECO to establish a regional repair
station located near TAECO's facility in Xiamen, China. Called Taikoo Spirit
AeroSystems Composite Co., the service center provides convenient,
world-class repair services for airlines and aircraft operators
across the Asia-Pacific
region.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com/aftermarket
On Twitter: @SpiritGCSS
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.