# Bombardier in talks to acquire Boeing's Short Brothers Belfast plant

Bombardier is discussing the future of Boeing's Short Brothers aircraft-parts operation in Belfast, Northern Ireland, after the business reported a $1.16 billion net loss in 2025. No deal has been announced.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Status: rumored
- Products: business-jet structures
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (target)
- [Bombardier](https://endata.com/companies/2513.md) (acquirer)
- [Short Brothers](https://endata.com/companies/47214.md) (target)

## Sources

- [aerosillage.com](https://aerosillage.com/en/bombardier-boeing-belfast-plant/), 2026-11-07: "Chief Executive Eric Martel confirmed the talks on November 5, 2026."

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