Arlington, Va. , Dec. 8, 2025 - Boeing has completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems .
The deal includes all of Spirit's Boeing-related commercial operations, such as fuselages for the 737 program and major structures for the 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. This acquisition brings Boeing's largest supplier of spare parts in-house, expands its global maintenance, repair, and overhaul services footprint, and adds to its rotable, lease, and exchange portfolio with Spirit's aftermarket businesses. The transaction also includes portions of Spirit AeroSystems' operations in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which will operate as an independent subsidiary branded as Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.
Approximately 15,000 teammates across five sites are becoming part of Boeing. The acquisition is seen as a pivotal moment for Boeing's history and future success, with the company focusing on maintaining stability to continue delivering high-quality airplanes, differentiated services, and advanced defense capabilities. Spirit Defense will continue to support its customers as an independent supplier to the defense industry.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has welcomed the acquisition, highlighting the state's aviation expertise and its significance in shaping the future of aerospace innovation. S. Senator Jerry Moran has also expressed his support for Boeing's return to Wichita, emphasizing the importance of the workforce and communities that make up the Air Capital of the World.
The acquisition is expected to bring new opportunities to the region, solidifying Wichita's prestige in the industry. As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.