Spirit AeroSystems Named Exclusive Nacelle Provider for Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X Engine
07 Juni 2021 - 12:21PM
Business Wire
Advanced digital techniques and proprietary
tools will enable delivery on all program requirements
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) has entered into an exclusive
agreement with Rolls-Royce to design and build the next generation
of slim-line nacelles for the company’s newest engine, the Pearl®
10X. The company’s brand new, ready-for-assembly ultra-slim nacelle
improves laminar flow to improve aircraft performance and acoustic
impedance. The Rolls‑Royce work is another example of Spirit’s
diversification strategy to grow its presence in the business jet
market.
“Leveraging our decades of manufacturing experience with
metallic and composite structures, Spirit is diversifying our
business to bring innovative products to business jet customers,
and our program with Rolls-Royce is a great example of that work,”
said Katie Wesbrooks, Senior Director of Business & Regional
Jets and Strategic Programs at Spirit AeroSystems. “We’re excited
to embark on this new program with Rolls-Royce as we continue to
advance programs within the business jet market.”
The Pearl 10X is a highly powerful and efficient engine,
enabling operators to travel ultra-long distances at nearly the
speed of sound for outstanding airport accessibility. For
production, Spirit will leverage its composite and fabrication
capabilities at its Wichita facility to support the program. Spirit
will provide competitive aerostructures with kits that Rolls-Royce
can seamlessly install during final assembly, helping to speed up
processes.
As a significant provider of engine strut and nacelle products
for all kinds of aircraft, Spirit learned from its work on the
BR725, a Rolls-Royce engine, to create process improvements to
confidently produce the volume of nacelles required for the new
Pearl 10X program. The company applied advanced digital design
techniques to continue to advance the affordability of robotic
manufacturing and industrialization.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers
of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and
business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced
composite manufacturing solutions, the company’s core products
include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons,
and nacelles. Also, Spirit serves the aftermarket for commercial
and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas,
Spirit has facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia and
Morocco. More information is available at www.spiritaero.com.
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