WICHITA, Kan., July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems
has announced the creation of a new research and development
complex at its manufacturing site in Prestwick, Scotland.
Innovation efforts will focus on infusion processes for composites
materials, part handling, assembly automation, rapid prototyping
and virtual/augmented reality.
"The new facility will further enable our growth for
industry-leading aerospace technologies and innovations," said
Spirit President and CEO Tom
Gentile. "The next generation of aircraft doesn't
exist yet, and that's what we're concentrating on. Our
engineers are inventing the future of flight."
The new center will include a training area and will grow the
company's research and development footprint in Prestwick from
approximately 8,000 square feet to 70,000 square feet.
Construction will begin later this year, and the company
expects to celebrate a grand opening in 2019.
"This innovation center of excellence will feature the kind of
specialized design and research work that we are known for," said
John Pilla, Spirit's senior vice
president and chief technology officer. "It's another
instance of Spirit's unique capabilities that makes us the partner
of choice for the world's aerospace companies."
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the largest manufacturers of
aerostructures in the world with design and build capabilities for
both commercial and defense customers. The Prestwick site
manufactures metallic and composite wing components, such as the
leading- and trailing-edges and spoilers for the Airbus A320
family.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems
designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense
customers. With headquarters in Wichita,
Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K.,
France and Malaysia. The company's core products include
fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's
premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable,
innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to
support customers around the globe. More information is available
at www.spiritaero.com.
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SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems Inc.