Spirit AeroSystems to lay off up to 450

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita is set to lay off 400-450 hourly production workers due to a slowdown in commercial program deliveries and high inventory levels. The company aims to manage this reduction compassionately, aligning workforce with customer needs, amidst financial struggles including a Q1 loss of $616.7 million. Affected employees will be notified in the coming weeks as the company adjusts its operations.