# Boeing acquires GKN Aerospace's St. Louis site for F/A-18 and F-15 parts

Boeing has finalized an agreement with GKN Aerospace to acquire its St. Louis site, ensuring continuity of parts manufacturing for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Approximately 550 GKN employees will become Boeing employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-04-26
- Where: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Jobs: 550
- Status: completed
- Products: F/A-18 parts, F-15 parts
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (acquirer)
- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md) (target)
- [Melrose Industries](https://endata.com/companies/31414.md) (partner)
- [Melrose Industries](https://endata.com/companies/31414.md) (target)

## Sources

- [airforce-technology.com](https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/boeing-buys-st-louis-site-for-f-a-18-and-f-15-assembly/), 2024-04-30: "This agreement allows us to not only deliver for our customers but also gives the highly skilled GKN workforce the opportunity to bring their immense talents to bear in support of the warfighter and the St. Louis defence and aerospace industry."
- [airframer.com](https://www.airframer.com/news_story.html?report=30617), 2024-05-01: "This agreement allows us to not only deliver for our customers, but also gives the highly skilled GKN workforce the opportunity to bring their immense talents to bear in support of the warfighter and the St Louis defense and aerospace industry."
- [manufacturingdive.com](https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-gkn-aerospace-hazelwood-st-louis-missouri-plant-f-15-f-a-18-jets/715050/), 2024-05-06: "This agreement allows us to not only deliver for our customers, but also gives the highly skilled GKN workforce the opportunity to bring their immense talents to bear in support of the warfighter and the St. Louis defense and aerospace industry."

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