Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems Deal Approved as Airbus, CTRM Take Key Sites

The US Federal Trade Commission has cleared Boeing’s USD4.3 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, with approval tied to a series of required divestments involving Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM). The FTC’s decision allows the long-anticipated deal to proceed, provided Spirit’s facilities serving non-Boeing programs are transferred to other manufacturers.

Airbus earlier this year agreed to acquire several Spirit AeroSystems operations that produce components for its aircraft. These include major sites in Kinston, North Carolina; Wichita, Kansas; Belfast in Northern Ireland; St. Nazaire in France; and Casablanca in Morocco. The assets will support Airbus’s long-term production capacity and strengthen supply chain stability across its A220 and A320 families.

In parallel, CTRM will take ownership of Spirit’s Subang, Malaysia facility, a key composite manufacturing site. The divestment ensures a clean split of Spirit’s operations while addressing regulatory concerns about competition and market consolidation.

Boeing expects the full transaction to close by the end of 2025, marking one of the most significant restructurings of the global aerospace supply chain in years. With the Airbus and CTRM assets included, the combined value of the deal rises to USD8.3 billion, underscoring the scale of the overhaul.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com

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Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems Deal Approved as Airbus, CTRM Take Key Sites

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