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Spirit AeroSystems

ApplicationWichita, KS, USAFounded 2005· One of 690 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures commercial and defense aerostructures (fuselages, wings, pylons, nacelles) and integrates metal additive manufacturing to produce end-use titanium aircraft parts, reducing lead times and structural weight.

CEO / Founder
Patrick M. Shanahan
Team Size
5001-10000
Stage
Subsidiary
Total Funding
$1.28B
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Defense

Technology & Products

Key Products

Fuselage sections; Integrated wings and wing components; Pylons and nacelles; Additively manufactured titanium structural parts

Technological Advantage

Qualified additive manufacturing processes for flight-critical titanium parts, supported by aerospace certification and partnerships with Norsk Titanium; scale and supplier relationships create defensibility.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

For aircraft OEMs, Spirit delivers flight-qualified additively manufactured titanium parts with shorter lead times and lower part counts, integrating AM into high-rate aerostructures production to reduce supply chain cost and risk.

How They Differentiate

Spirit is the largest independent tier-1 aerostructures supplier, offering integrated AM for large structural assemblies and fuselage/wing integration; GKN Aerospace and Premium AEROTEC focus on a broader range of AM components but lack Spirit's scale in complete aerostructures.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aircraft OEMs and defense prime contractors (e.g., Boeing, Airbus)

Industry Verticals

Commercial Aerospace; Defense; Space

Competitors

GKN Aerospace; Premium AEROTEC; Triumph Group

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

June 30, 2024: Entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger; 2025: Announced definitive agreement with CTRM for acquisition of facility in Subang, Malaysia; 2008: Received award honoring outstanding achievements in aviation

Major Milestones

Spun off from Boeing in 2005; Listed on NYSE under ticker SPR; Delivered first 3D-printed commercial aircraft part; Added space as strategic focus business unit (2021); Acquired by Boeing (2025)

Notable Customers

Boeing; Airbus