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Spirit Signs Spare Parts Agreement With Southwest Airlines

Written by thomas · Filed Under Commercial 

September 12, 2008

thomas

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Spirit AeroSystems,
Inc. (NYSE: SPR) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the
signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit will supply thrust reverser,
fuselage and wing components for Southwest’s fleet of B737 aircraft. This
multi-year contract will enable Southwest to obtain predictable and
competitive pricing for all 737 parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring
availability for key parts and components.

“We are pleased to be growing our aftermarket business with such a
highly regarded customer like Southwest Airlines,” said Carolyn Harms,
VP/GM for Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support. “The supply agreement
demonstrates our commitment to customer fleet support and the confidence
our customers have in Spirit as the original producer for the majority of
the 737 Next-Generation airframe.”

Southwest currently operates 527 Boeing 737 airplanes.

About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.

Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world’s largest
independent supplier of large component parts and assemblies for commercial
aircraft. The company does work in military and business jets, as well as
aftermarket customer support. In addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit
has operations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla., Prestwick, Scotland, and
Samlesbury, England.

About Southwest Airlines

After more than 37 years of service, Southwest Airlines continues to
differentiate itself from other low fare carriers — offering a reliable
product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the most
productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling
experience. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), the nation’s largest carrier in
terms of domestic passengers carried, currently serves 64 cities in 32
states with more than 3,400 flights a day.

SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

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