Spirit AeroSystems Increases Real-time Collaboration with PLM Solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes

IBM and Dassault Systemes (DS) (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris:#13065, DSY.PA) today announced that Spirit AeroSystems, the largestindependent structures supplier to the worldwide aerospace industryand a major supplier to Boeing Commercial Aircraft, has chosen theirPLM solutions to enhance real-time collaboration with its customersand improve the global efficiency of product development processes.

Spirit will deploy a global end-to-end IBM PLM solution thatincludes industry-leading software applications developed by DassaultSystemes, along with leading-edge middleware, hardware and services.The supplier will deploy CATIA V5's collaborative digital productdesign in a seamlessly integrated environment with ENOVIA LCA forproduct data management, and DELMIA for digital manufacturingsimulation. With 500 seats, these solutions will together enableaircraft structure and system development based on industry-provenbest practices, while supporting the industry-specific processes foundin the aerospace sector.

Using this PLM solution, Spirit will gain greater control over itsdata and processes, enabling it to work more efficiently andresponsively, and enhancing its competitiveness. It will also optimizecollaboration with Boeing Commercial Aircraft, the company's largestcustomer, with whom it is already tightly integrated.

Spirit builds parts for almost every Boeing Commercial jetliner inproduction, and is currently responsible for the important forwardsection of the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner. Spirit also designs andmanufactures the engine pylons and both fixed and moveable wingcomponents. The developmental forward barrel -- called Section 41 --is made of advanced composite material and was recently rolled out tomuch fanfare by Spirit and Boeing's 787 Dreamliner team.

According to Spirit's Engineering Department, "This decision isnot just about the advanced composite design capabilities that CATIAV5 brings to our design engineers. It's about collaborating withBoeing and the global 787 team in real-time, with no translation orpapered-over integrations. This global collaboration is key to oursuccess and to the success of our customer."

"As a major supplier to the aerospace industry, Spirit is facingincreased responsibilities in a very competitive marketplace," saidJohn Porter, Vice President, Product Lifecycle Management, IBMAmericas. "Our end-to-end PLM solutions will help Spirit transform itsbusiness by cutting costs, optimizing collaboration and the use ofcritical information. Thus they will increase differentiation throughinnovative products and services and offer their customers uniquevalue."

Marcelo Lemos, President, Dassault Systemes of America, said,"Drawing upon our experience of working closely with leading aerospacecompanies, we have developed a portfolio of Digital Aircraft Solutionswhich addresses the specific transformation needs of the industry. Weare delighted to work with Spirit AeroSystems and deliver to themfield-proven solutions that enable unparalleled process innovation andreal-time collaboration."

About Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is the world's largest independentsupplier of structures for commercial aircraft. It designs and buildspart of every Boeing commercial aircraft currently in production,except the 717. It produces the fuselage, engine nacelles and pylonsof the 737; and nose sections, nacelles and pylons for the 747, 767and 777 aircraft. It designs and produces slats, flaps, forwardleading edges and trailing edges for 737 wings; slats and floor beamsfor the 777 airplane; and wing and fuselage components for the 747.The company also designs and builds aircraft production tooling. Formore information, visit http://www.spiritaero.com

About IBM

IBM is the world's largest technological company, providingleadership and innovation throughout the world for more than 80 years.IBM is the largest supplier of "hardware", "software" and InformationTechnology services, and pioneered the development and implementationof On Demand business solutions. IBM Sales & Distribution, whichsupports more than a dozen key industries worldwide, works withcompanies of all sizes around the world to deploy the full range ofIBM technologies. The fastest way to get more information about IBM isthrough the IBM home page at http://www.ibm.com

About Dassault Systemes

As world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than80,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software marketsince 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM applicationsoftware and services that support industrial processes and provide a3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception tomaintenance. Our offering includes integrated PLM solutions forproduct development (CATIA(R), DELMIA(R), ENOVIA(R), SMARTEAM(R)),mainstream 3D design tools (SolidWorks(R)), and 3D components(Spatial/ACIS(R)). Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY)and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For moreinformation, visit http://www.3ds.com