Spirit AeroSystems launches new ad campaign for 2016

WICHITA, Kan., July 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Inc. [NYSE: SPR] unveiled a new advertising campaign that positions the company as the place "Where Flight Begins." The new Where Flight Begins tagline is intended to reflect Spirit's position as an industry leader in aerospace engineering and its capabilities in high-volume manufacturing.

"Spirit is well-known with our current commercial customers," said Krisstie Kondrotis, senior VP of business development at Spirit AeroSystems. "As we focus on growing the business, we want to extend our brand to other customers, both in the commercial and defense marketplace."

Spirit launched the campaign in a video located here.

Six new ads are appearing in aviation publications this year and on outdoor billboards in Washington, D.C., Mobile, Ala. and at the Farnborough International Air Show this summer. Spirit is also running a "Where Flight Begins" radio campaign in targeted markets.

On the web: www.spiritaero.com On Twitter: @SpiritAero

About Spirit AeroSystems Inc. Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. More information is available at www.spiritaero.com.

Video - https://youtu.be/JYQR1ukWAp8

Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160708/387597

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/CG13652LOGO

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SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems Inc.