WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement recognizing Tom Gentile for his years of work as President/CEO of Spirit AeroSystems and his support for Wichita and the aviation community:

“For the past several years, I have had the opportunity to work with Tom Gentile in his role as President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. During his tenure, he oversaw the 10,000th shipset delivery on the Boeing 737 program and was awarded the Aviation Week Grand Laureate Award for Commercial Aerospace Leadership. He was an integral part of the Wichita community serving on multiple governing boards, while also serving on the leadership board of the Aerospace Industries Association. Tom has greatly contributed to Wichita, Kansas, and the greater aviation community across the nation and around the world. He has and will continue to make a difference. I am grateful for Julie and his friendship and wish them well in their new chapter.”

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