Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems, begins integration of commercial and aftermarket operations By MRO Business Today Contributor Boeing has finalized its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing the aerospace manufacturer’s Boeing-related commercial operations and significant aftermarket capabilities fully under Boeing’s umbrella. The move marks one of the most consequential steps in Boeing’s recent restructuring efforts. “This is a pivotal moment in Boeing’s...Read More

Airbus steps in to rescue 3,000 UK jobs as Boeing strikes deal on Spirit AeroSystems carve-out By Jamie Young Airbus is set to secure the long-term future of almost 3,000 UK aerospace jobs after striking a long-awaited carve-out deal from Boeing’s takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, a move that ends months of uncertainty for workers in Belfast and Prestwick. Sources say...Read More