WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced the signing of a support agreement whereby Spirit will supply structural parts and components for Continental Airlines' total fleet of Boeing aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Continental to ensure availability for key parts and components with predictable and competitive pricing for all Spirit catalog items.
"We have worked closely with Continental Airlines since Spirit became a stand-alone company in 2005, and we are both proud and excited to sign this formal agreement," stated Carolyn Harms, VP/GM for Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support. "As the original producer and tier one supplier to Boeing on all current programs, we are pleased that Continental Airlines is placing their confidence in Spirit's supply and support capabilities."
Continental Airlines currently operates 370 Boeing airplanes, consisting of 737, 757, 767 and 777 models.
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About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components. In addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla., Prestwick, Scotland, and Samlesbury, England, and is developing new manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Malaysia. 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 Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,500 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 122 domestic and 120 international destinations. More than 550 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 44,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 69 million passengers per year.
