Core Points - John L. Plueger, CEO of Air Lease Corporation, will leave the Spirit AeroSystems Board of Directors after 10 years of service, effective at the annual meeting on May 23, 2025 [1][2] - Plueger's departure is due to his expanded responsibilities at Air Lease Corporation following the retirement of its executive chairman, Steven Udvar-Házy [2][3] - Robert D. Johnson, Chairman of Spirit AeroSystems, acknowledged Plueger's contributions, highlighting his aerospace expertise and leadership during challenging times, including a transformative merger agreement with Boeing [3] Company Overview - Spirit AeroSystems is one of the largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets [4] - The company specializes in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, with core products including fuselages, integrated wings, wing components, pylons, and nacelles [4] - Spirit AeroSystems is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and has facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia, and Morocco [4]