Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer, leverages Aurora to schedule equipment, labor, and timing for large airplane component sub-assembly for a number of airplanes. The company builds several important pieces for Boeing aircraft, including the fuselage of the 737, portions of the 787 fuselage, and the cockpit section of the fuselage of nearly all of its airliners.

Aurora’s intelligent scheduling provides Spirit AeroSystems with significant operational and strategic advantages. As a key supplier to aerospace giants like Boeing and Airbus, Spirit operates within complex manufacturing environments where timing, coordination, and precision are essential. Aurora’s intelligent scheduling enables the company to reduce production delays by anticipating disruptions and dynamically adjusting workflows. This directly enhances on-time delivery performance—critical in maintaining strong OEM relationships and avoiding costly penalties.

Optimized scheduling also improves resource utilization, ensuring labor, machines, and materials are allocated efficiently, reducing idle time and excess inventory. It supports cost control by minimizing overtime, rework, and expedited shipping. For a globally distributed company, integrated scheduling offers greater visibility across facilities, improving coordination and responsiveness to supply chain issues or tooling conflicts.

By aligning production activities with real-time constraints and demand, Aurora helps Spirit boost throughput, enhance customer satisfaction, and strengthen its competitive position. In an industry where precision equals profitability, Aurora’s advanced scheduling is a strategic lever for Spirit AeroSystems’ continued operational excellence.