Spirit AeroSystems Aftermarket Customer Support Signs Spare Parts Agreement with Ethiopian Airlines

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] and ­­­­Ethiopian Airlines announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support (ACS) will provide thrust reverser, fuselage, and wing component spare parts for Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet of Boeing aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Ethiopian Airlines to obtain predictable and competitive pricing for all parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring availability for key parts and components.

“We are proud that Ethiopian Airlines has decided to partner with Spirit AeroSystems on this important support agreement,” said Mike Williams, VP/GM of Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support. “As this is our first contract customer in Africa, this is a significant milestone for our company as we continue to expand our global support footprint.”

Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet includes the following aircraft: Five Boeing Next-Generation 737-700, seven 737-800W [three with Sky Interior], four 757-200, two 757-260F (cargo), 12 767-300, five 777-200LR and one 787 Dreamliner.