Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita's largest employer, told 700 of it's 7-67 and triple seven program workers, will be furloughed. KSN's Derek Lytle spoke to an aviation analyst and a temp agency manager, ...

The furloughs will affect Spirit AeroSystems employees who are working on two of Boeing’s jet programs. Dr. Straub elaborated on how the impact on workers will trickle down to the local economy.

Spirit AeroSystems had been scrambling to cut costs after more than 32,000 Boeing machinists walked off the job Sept. 13.

The plane manufacturer said the employees affected by the furloughs were working on Boeing’s 767 and 777 programs.

Years of issues at Spirit AeroSystems have forced a deal of necessity with Boeing, with Boeing looking to acquire this major supplier for $37.25 in an all-stock deal. Spirit shares do trade below ...

On October 28th, a 21-day furlough begins for employees who work on the Boeing 767 and 777 projects. Spirit says Boeing has a ...

Spirit AeroSystems announced plans to furlough 700 workers for 21 days Friday due to the ongoing Boeing employee strike. The company’s hourly direct, support functions and management employees ...

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. designs and manufactures commercial aero structures and systems. It supplies aerostructures to the Boeing commercial aircrafts. The company operates business ...

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) today announces employee furloughs in response to the ongoing strike by Boeing employees represented by the ...

As the Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) strike drags on, Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) faces tough choices ahead, including the looming threat of layoffs and extended furloughs. On Friday ...

Spirit AeroSystems, an aerospace company that works closely with Boeing to build aircraft, today announced it was furloughing ...