Spirit AeroSystems Exits MRO Joint Venture in China

WICHITA, Kan., April 10, 2018 /CNW/ -- Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) announced a divestiture today from Haeco Spirit AeroSystems (JinJiang) Co. Ltd, a joint venture in China between majority shareholders Spirit AeroSystems Global Customer Support & Services and The Haeco Group.

The joint venture specializes in composite components maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Spirit shares will be acquired by The Haeco Group and the company will be renamed to Haeco Composite Structures (JinJiang) Co. Ltd, with The Haeco Group as a majority shareholder.

While the joint venture has been beneficial to both parties for almost a decade, Spirit's MRO strategies for the future dictate that the company divests from the joint venture and the companies operate independently.

Spirit's repair capabilities for a wide range of commercial aerostructures will not change. Spirit provides a variety of high-quality rotable components and repair solutions, including nacelle and fuselage components, flight control surfaces, composite structures, repair kits and more.

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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