Spirit AeroSystems to lay off workers due to backlog

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Spirit Aerosystems reported a loss of $612.9 million on Thursday in its first quarter of 2025. The company also said on Friday it will be temporarily laying off 250-350 workers, beginning May 12.

The Wichita-based company reported a loss of $5.21 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $4.25 per share. The aircraft parts maker posted revenue of $1.52 billion in the period. Spirit said the loss was due to lower production on most Boeing programs, particularly the Boeing 737 program.

Spirit’s backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2025 was approximately $48 billion…

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