By Dan Catchpole

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Nov. 6, 2023, © Leeham News: Spirit Aerosystems’ new CEO Pat Shanahan’s focus right now is “to restore confidence in the company” with its biggest customers—Airbus and Boeing.

During a Nov. 1^st conference call discussing the company’s third quarter earnings, Shanahan said,  "I recognize we have disappointed our stakeholders."

Shanahan just came on as chief executive in October to help turn around Spirit, which has been flailing, along with much of the aerospace supply chain. Boeing and Airbus will be watching Shanahan’s progress. He gained a reputation as Mr. Fix-It during his time at Boeing.

Summary

• Market responds favorably to latest earnings report and management's promises.
• Shanahan says Spirit is on track to deliver more than 50 737 MAX airframes in 2025.
• Goal is zero-quality issues.