Spirit AeroSystems reported first quarter 2010 financial results reflecting revenue growth, as ship set deliveries for large commercial aircraft increased from the same period in 2009. Spirit’s first quarter 2010 revenues increased to $1.043 billion, up from $887 million for the same period of 2009, as deliveries in the prior year quarter were negatively impacted by the residual effects of the Machinists’ strike at Boeing. Operating income was $93 million, compared to $98 million for the same period in 2009, reflecting the expected profitability of the current contract accounting blocks. Net income for the quarter was $56 million compared to $63 million in the same period of 2009.

Brussels Airlines to welcome Dorothea von Boxberg as new CEO
Currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, Dorothea von Boxberg will shortly become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The appointment is subject to a pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. She is due to take up her new position on April 15 this year and will also