Spirit AeroSystems to lay off hundreds of hourly employees in Wichita

Spirit AeroSystems is set to lay off 400-450 hourly workers in Wichita due to high inventory levels necessitating a slowdown in operations. The layoffs were confirmed by Spirit spokesperson Joe Buccino and communicated through an internal memo from Senior VP Terry George. This workforce reduction aligns with a recent report of a significant financial loss by the company. Mayor Lily Wu and the International Association of Machinists have expressed their concerns and are coordinating responses to assist affected employees.