Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing has completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reabsorbing a critical supplier of airplane structures for commercial jets as well as defense aircraft such as the KC-46 and B-21. The acquisition allows Boeing to acquire all of Spirit's Boeing-related operations, including fuselage construction for the 737 and other commercial jets that are the basis for military planes like the P-8A Poseidon maritime aircraft.

Boeing and Airbus have finalized major acquisitions of Spirit AeroSystems assets, marking a significant shift in aerospace manufacturing structure. Boeing secured Spirit's commercial operations and MRO services, adding approximately 15,000 employees, while Airbus completed its USD 439 million acquisition of sites across four countries, bringing over 4,000 employees into its operations.