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Spirit AeroSystems Enters Five-year Collaboration with Infosys to Co-innovate Aerostructure and Systems Engineering Services
BENGALURU, India, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -

    - Infosys will leverage next-gen technologies to support the product 
development initiatives of Spirit AeroSystems

    Infosys [https://www.infosys.com/](NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a 
global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today 
announced a five-year agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., one of the 
world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, 
defense platforms, and business/regional jets. Infosys will collaborate with 
Spirit AeroSystems to provide aerostructure and systems engineering services 
for product development of commercial, business jet and emerging aircraft 
programs, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.

    This strategic collaboration builds on 16 years of longstanding 
relationship between the two organizations, during which Infosys has provided 
innovative design solutions for some of Spirit's aerostructure programs. As 
part of this engagement, Infosys will offer end-to-end product development 
services, including design engineering, sustaining engineering, systems 
engineering, stress engineering, manufacturing engineering, and repair and 
maintenance. Leveraging knowledge-based engineering and engineering automation, 
Infosys also aims to accelerate product development across the value stream. In 
addition, Infosys will support Spirit to secure highly efficient structural 
designs and a robust certification process, contributing to the manufacture of 
innovative, lightweight, and more sustainable aircraft structures and 
components.

    The Aerospace Center of Excellence at Infosys has a track record of 
world-class execution of design and engineering solutions for over 22 years. 
With deep capabilities in aerostructure design spanning conceptualization to 
release, mature composite design, and engineering automation, Infosys 
collaborates with 7 of the top 10 global aerospace companies and has been 
recognized as a leading player in aerospace and defense manufacturing.

    "At Spirit AeroSystems, we believe our ability to continuously advance our 
offering at design and engineering levels is one of our competitive 
differentiators. Our longstanding collaboration with Infosys means we are 
well-positioned to co-innovate on critical stages of product development, 
ensuring we continue to pursue the highest standards in quality and 
airworthiness. This strategic agreement further reinforces our strengths and 
will leverage mutual synergies to accelerate the development of world-class, 
sustainable aerostructures and services across our commercial and aftermarket 
business segments," said, Dr. Sean Black, Senior Vice President and Chief 
Engineer, Engineering and Technology, Spirit AeroSystems. 

    Commenting on the collaboration, Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President 
and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys, said, "Now more than ever, aerospace 
and defense organizations need to rapidly reinvent their digital foundation. We 
are thrilled to deepen our strategic collaboration with Spirit AeroSystems and 
accelerate their digital transformation, by pushing the envelope in design and 
product engineering. With our investments in aerostructure engineering and 
next-gen technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud, we are confident 
of delivering compelling value to Spirit and take our collaboration to newer 
heights."

    About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

    Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of 
aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and 
business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite 
manufacturing solutions, the company's core products include fuselages, 
integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles. We are leveraging 
decades of design and manufacturing expertise to be the most innovative and 
reliable supplier of military aerostructures, and specialty high-temperature 
materials, enabling warfighters to execute complex, critical missions. Spirit 
also serves the aftermarket for commercial and business/regional jets. 
Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit has facilities in the U.S., U.K., 
France, Malaysia and Morocco. More information is available at 
www.spiritaero.com.

    About Infosys:

    Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and 
consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and 
create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. With over 
four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global 
enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in more than 50 countries, as they 
navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with 
an AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive 
continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital 
skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply 
committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization 
where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

    Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) ( NYSE: 
INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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