Primary Industries in Wichita
Wichita’s strongest manufacturing sectors — and the precision parts we machine for each.
Aerospace
Wichita earns its title as the Air Capital — Spirit AeroSystems builds fuselages and aerostructures for Boeing 737 and 787 programs, Textron Aviation produces Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, Bombardier (formerly Learjet) maintains operations, and Airbus assembles engineering work packages here. More than half of the world's general aviation aircraft originate from Wichita factories.
Explore Aerospace in WichitaDefense
Wichita's defense manufacturing base runs through Spirit AeroSystems' military fuselage production, Textron Aviation's military trainer and special mission aircraft, and McConnell AFB's KC-46 tanker wing — creating deep demand for precision-machined airframe and structural components.
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