Sean Black to Lead Wichita Site Following Boeing Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing is set to acquire Spirit AeroSystems later this year, and as part of the transition, Sean Black, currently Spirit's chief engineer, will become general manager of Boeing's Wichita, Kansas, site. His new responsibilities will also include oversight of Spirit operations in Prestwick, Scotland, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. This leadership change is part of a broader integration plan and strategic realignment as Spirit becomes part of Boeing's global operations. Official communications from Boeing and Spirit's CEOs highlighted Black's experience and leadership skills as key assets for the transition. The move reflects Boeing's aim to strengthen and streamline its aerostructures supply chain through closer operational control and international coordination.