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This page provides a historical news archive for Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (former NYSE: SPR), a major aerostructures manufacturer that became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company following a merger completed on December 8, 2025. The news flow around SPR documents Spirit’s role in the global aerospace supply chain and the sequence of events leading to its integration into Boeing and the divestiture of certain businesses to Airbus SE and Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (CTRM).
News items in this archive include quarterly and annual financial results, where Spirit reported revenue trends, operating losses, forward‑loss charges and backlog levels across its Commercial, Defense & Space and Aftermarket segments. Releases also discuss liquidity measures such as customer advances from Boeing and Airbus, bridge and term loan amendments, and management’s assessment of substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern prior to the merger.
Another major category of coverage involves strategic transactions. Press releases describe the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Boeing, shareholder approval of the acquisition, the definitive agreement with Airbus to transfer assets and sites involved in Airbus aerostructures production, and the sale of Spirit’s Subang, Malaysia facility to CTRM. Additional items cover divestitures such as the sale of Fiber Materials Inc. to Tex‑Tech Industries, as well as board changes and governance developments.
Investors, researchers and aviation industry observers can use this news archive to trace how Spirit AeroSystems managed program performance on Boeing and Airbus platforms, addressed supply chain and cost pressures, and ultimately transitioned from an independent public company to part of Boeing’s integrated aerospace operations. For ongoing developments, users should consult Boeing’s current disclosures, as SPR news after deregistration reflects historical context rather than new standalone company updates.
Spirit AeroSystems, a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings (NYSE: SPR), collaborated with Lockheed Martin to unveil the Polaris digital engineering and assembly demonstrator on August 10 in Palmdale, California. This partnership integrates a Tier 1 supplier into Lockheed's Integrated Digital Environment, enhancing product development efficiency. Key outcomes include a 70% reduction in assembly hours and a 95% increase in initial quality. This joint effort aims to revolutionize defense program execution and accelerate the introduction of new products to market.
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) reported a significant rebound in Q2 2021, with revenues of $1.0 billion, up 55% year-over-year, driven by increased production on Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 programs. Operating loss improved to ($97.7 million), a 73% reduction compared to the previous year, while net loss decreased 47% to ($135 million). The company recognized a $46 million forward loss on the Boeing 787 program. Despite challenges, Spirit's backlog remains strong at approximately $34 billion. The cash balance stands at $1.3 billion.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its outstanding common stock. This dividend will be payable on October 4, 2021, to stockholders recorded by the close of business on September 13, 2021. The dividend indicates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining operations as a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aviation.
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) will report its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 4, 2021, at 6:30 a.m. Central Time. Following this, a conference call led by CEO Tom Gentile, CFO Mark Suchinski, and COO Sam Marnick will take place at 10 a.m. Central Time. The presentation will be broadcast online, featuring charts and a Q&A session. Investors can access the details and the live audio stream on their investor relations website.
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Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) has secured an exclusive agreement with Rolls-Royce to design and produce slim-line nacelles for the Pearl® 10X engine. This innovative nacelle enhances aircraft performance through improved laminar flow and acoustic properties. The partnership reflects Spirit's strategic diversification into the business jet market, utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques at its Wichita facility. Spirit aims to leverage its experience from previous Rolls-Royce projects to effectively meet production demands and improve manufacturing affordability.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) CEO Tom Gentile will participate in a virtual presentation at the Bernstein 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on June 3, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (ET). Investors can access the live webcast via the company’s investor relations website. An audio replay will be available for a year after the event. Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft, specializing in aluminum and composite solutions, with facilities worldwide.
Spirit AeroSystems' CEO, Tom Gentile, will present virtually at the Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference on May 12, 2021, at 2:40 p.m. ET. Interested participants can access the webcast at investor.spiritaero.com. A replay will be available for a year post-presentation. Spirit AeroSystems, a major player in aerostructures for commercial and defense aviation, operates globally from locations including the U.S., U.K., and France, specializing in manufacturing components such as fuselages and wings.
Spirit AeroSystems reported Q1 2021 revenue of $901 million, down 16% from $1,077 million in Q1 2020. The company delivered 269 shipsets, including 29 737 MAX shipsets, with expectations to deliver about 160 737 MAX shipsets in 2021. Cash used in operations was $(170) million, an improvement from $(331) million in the prior year. The adjusted EPS for Q1 2021 was $(1.22) compared to $(0.79) in Q1 2020. Spirit's backlog remains strong at approximately $33 billion, primarily in narrowbody aircraft, despite ongoing challenges in the widebody segment.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on July 6, 2021, to stockholders of record by the close of business on June 14, 2021. This announcement highlights the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst its operations in manufacturing aerostructures for various aircraft platforms.