Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Wichita, Kansas
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Since 2005
Spirit AeroSystems manufactures aerostructures and metal components for commercial aircraft, defense platforms, and regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and founded in 2005, the company employs 10,000–50,000 people with estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. In December 2025, Boeing completed acquisition of the company. Spirit produces fuselages, wing systems, engine pylons, and flight control surfaces, and provides maintenance and repair services across aerospace, defense, automotive, and renewable-energy sectors.
Spirit AeroSystems at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered · Nadcap
Import activity
4648
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4648
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
South Korea · Taiwan · Turkey · Japan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Spirit AeroSystems.
What this tells a buyer
The company received 4,648 shipments from suppliers across 26 countries, with South Korea (via Aerospace Technology Of Korea at 1,293 shipments and other vendors) and Malaysia (CTRM Aero Composites at 1,353 shipments) as primary sourcing origins.
Spirit holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certifications, Nadcap approval, and ITAR registration; it produces aluminum and advanced composite assemblies, tooling, and machining solutions.
The company serves Airbus and General Motors; Boeing accounted for approximately 60 percent of revenue prior to the December 2025 acquisition.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
21 years in operation (founded 2005).
4,648 US import shipments on record.
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Spirit AeroSystems manufactures aerostructures and metal components for commercial aircraft, defense platforms, and regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and founded in 2005, the company employs 10,000–50,000 people with estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. In December 2025, Boeing completed acquisition of the company. Spirit produces fuselages, wing systems, engine pylons, and flight control surfaces, and provides maintenance and repair services across aerospace, defense, automotive, and renewable-energy sectors.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2005 |
Headquarters | Wichita, Kansas |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered · Nadcap |
What Spirit AeroSystems makes
Spirit holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certifications, Nadcap approval, and ITAR registration; it produces aluminum and advanced composite assemblies, tooling, and machining solutions.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Composite, Aluminum, Tooling, Machining (source: spiritaero.com).
Certifications
Spirit AeroSystems is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — spiritaero.com
ISO 14001 — spiritaero.com
ISO 45001 — spiritaero.com
ISO 9001 — spiritaero.com
ITAR registered — spiritaero.com
Nadcap — spiritaero.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company received 4,648 shipments from suppliers across 26 countries, with South Korea (via Aerospace Technology Of Korea at 1,293 shipments and other vendors) and Malaysia (CTRM Aero Composites at 1,353 shipments) as primary sourcing origins. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4648 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Taiwan · Turkey · Japan.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
General Motors — reported by bizjournals.com
Airbus — reported by spiritaero.com
Latest developments
2025-12-08 — Boeing Completes Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems | Spirit AeroSystems (spiritaero.com)
2025-12-07 — Airbus completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems | Airbus (airbus.com)
2025-10-31 — Spirit AeroSystems Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results | Spirit AeroSystems (spiritaero.com)
2025-10-14 — Spirit AeroSystems to hire 600 additional workers (ksn.com)
2025-10-08 — Wichita extends Spirit AeroSystems tax break as it plans to hire hundreds more employees | KMUW (kmuw.org)
2025-09-29 — Contract Award: Spirit Aerosystems Inc. (Wichita, Kansas) - $12,835,483 - Defense Daily (defensedaily.com)
Facilities
Spirit AeroSystems is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Subang, Malaysia — spiritaero.com
Prestwick, Scotland — spiritaero.com
Company details
The company serves Airbus and General Motors; Boeing accounted for approximately 60 percent of revenue prior to the December 2025 acquisition. Spirit AeroSystems was founded in 2005, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 21 years in operation (founded 2005). 4,648 US import shipments on record. Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spirit AeroSystems make?
Spirit AeroSystems manufactures aerostructures and metal components for commercial aircraft, defense platforms, and regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and founded in 2005, the company employs 10,000–50,000 people with estimated revenue of $5–10 billion. In December 2025, Boeing completed acquisition of the company. Spirit produces fuselages, wing systems, engine pylons, and flight control surfaces, and provides maintenance and repair services across aerospace, defense, automotive, and renewable-energy sectors.
Where is Spirit AeroSystems headquartered?
Spirit AeroSystems is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas (3801 South Oliver Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67210).
When was Spirit AeroSystems founded?
Spirit AeroSystems was founded in 2005.
How big is Spirit AeroSystems?
Spirit AeroSystems has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Spirit AeroSystems hold?
Spirit AeroSystems lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Spirit AeroSystems import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4648 inbound shipments for Spirit AeroSystems, with top origins including South Korea · Taiwan · Turkey · Japan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 316-526-9000
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered · Nadcap
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