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Airbus and Boeing Finalise Break-Up and Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

09/12/2025 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus and Boeing have officially completed the long-planned carve-up of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing one of the world’s largest aerostructures suppliers under the direct control of the two dominant aircraft manufacturers. The move marks one of the biggest reshuffles of the global aerospace supply chain in decades. The transaction, finalised on [read more]

Spirit Aerosystems site at Belfast City Airport.
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Belfast Airbus wing production expansion plan revived

11/03/2025 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Plans to increase production of wings for the Airbus A220 at the Spirit Aerosystems site in Belfast have been revived, giving optimism for employment and a boost to the wider local economy. The plans were originally submitted in 2019 when Spirit Aerosystems was owned by Bombardier, which made the C-Series [read more]

Boeing 737-10 in flight (Image: Nick Harding / Max Thrust Digital)
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Spirit Aerosystems approves Boeing takeover in a boost for 737 production

06/02/2025 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Aerostructures manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems has confirmed its shareholders have approved a takeover deal from Boeing Company as the OEM looks to secure its supply chain for Boeing aircraft sections. The acquisition was approved by a special shareholders’ meeting where shareholders voted to approve the deal which is expected to be [read more]

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