# Boeing in talks to acquire Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing confirmed it is in preliminary discussions to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, the supplier it spun off in 2005. The talks also include Spirit discussing the sale of its Belfast plant to Airbus.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-03-01
- Where: Wichita, Kansas, United States
- Status: rumored
- Products: aircraft fuselage sections and wings
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (acquirer)
- [Airbus](https://endata.com/companies/1653.md) (acquirer)
- [Spirit AeroSystems](https://endata.com/companies/16652.md) (target)

## Sources

- [seattletimes.com](https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-seeks-to-buy-spirit-aero-19-years-after-selling-off-troubled-wichita-plant/), 2024-03-01: "We believe that the reintegration of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems' manufacturing operations would further strengthen aviation safety, improve quality and serve the interests of our customers, employees, and shareholders."
- [mybellinghamnow.com](https://mybellinghamnow.com/news/297792-brief-boeing-in-talks-to-acquire-supplier-spirit-aerosystems/), 2024-03-02: "Boeing is in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, the fuselage supplier for its 737 Max jetliners."
- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-ceo-says-not-unlikely-it-will-take-some-spirit-aero-plants-2024-04-11/), 2024-04-11: "It is 'not unlikely' that the European planemaker takes control of two U.S. and UK plants run by Spirit Aerosystems."

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