Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd. at Farnborough International Airshow 
today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sigma Aeronautics Ltd., 
as part of Spirit's strategy to further develop its supply chain capabilities 
within the United Kingdom. Sigma represents a number of aerospace companies 
located in Northern Ireland.

     "Today's signing with Sigma further solidifies our joint commitment to 
build and support the aircraft manufacturing supply chain in the U.K.," said 
Neil McManus, Vice President and Managing Director of Spirit Europe. "At Spirit 
Europe, we are keen to explore the potential for new opportunities in this 
area."

     The MOU was signed in the presence of Peter Robinson, Northern Ireland's 
First Minister and Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland Minister for Enterprise.

     Welcoming the MOU, Minister Foster commented, "This is a major opportunity 
for Northern Ireland companies to collaborate and win increasing business in a 
fast expanding aerospace market. Aerospace is a substantial employer in 
Northern Ireland and is the type of technology led and innovation driven 
industry to accelerate growth in exports and high value jobs."

     David Raymond, MD of Sigma, stated, "Spirit's offer to work with Northern 
Ireland aerospace companies to help them step up to become an integral part of 
its UK supply chain presents a tremendous opportunity for companies here."

     "Together we supply directly and indirectly to most of the major aircraft 
manufacturers worldwide. Our mission is to understand and share Spirit`s 
strategy for growth and ensure we become a long term partner in their success."

     "We will build new business together based on successful collaboration, 
innovation, competitiveness, technical excellence, and the will to win."

     "I would like to acknowledge all who have worked to make this first step 
today possible. Neil McManus and his team, the NI companies involved, Invest 
NI, and importantly ADS who have been with us all along providing invaluable 
support." 

     On the web: http://www.spiritaero.com

     About Spirit AeroSystems Inc. 
     Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR), with headquarters in Wichita, Kan., USA, 
is one of the world's largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of 
aerostructures for commercial aircraft. In addition to its Wichita and Chanute 
facilities in Kansas, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla.; 
Kinston, N.C.; Prestwick, Scotland; Preston, England; Subang, Malaysia; and 
Saint-Nazaire, France. In the U.S., Spirit's core products include fuselages, 
pylons, nacelles and wing components. Additionally, Spirit provides aftermarket 
customer support services, including spare parts, maintenance/repair/overhaul, 
and fleet support services in North America, Europe and Asia. Spirit Europe 
produces wing components for a host of customers, including Airbus. 

     SOURCE: Spirit AeroSystems

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