Boeing Completes $4.7 Billion Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, Reshaping Its Supply Chain

Kenya, December 8 2025 - Boeing has officially completed its US$4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reclaiming a critical supplier of fuselages, wings, and other major components for its commercial aircraft.

The deal marks a major strategic shift as Boeing brings more manufacturing inhouse to strengthen control over its global supply chain. The acquisition includes approximately 15,000 Spirit employees across multiple sites. Boeing has pledged to maintain operations while integrating Spirit’s production capabilities into its own systems to improve efficiency and reduce delays that have plagued deliveries in recent years.

The aerospace giant argues that bringing Spirit back under its direct control will stabilize production, enhance quality oversight, and reduce reliance on external suppliers. Following years of supply-chain disruptions and quality control challenges, Boeing views this as a critical step to regain internal consistency and ensure timely delivery to airlines worldwide.

Boeing CEO David Calhoun said in a statement, “This acquisition allows us to strengthen our manufacturing base, deliver consistently to customers, and enhance our competitiveness in a global market.”

The merger required regulatory approvals in both the U.S. and the European Union. Boeing agreed to divest certain Spirit units that serviced Airbus and other competitors to satisfy antitrust concerns, ensuring the deal would not stifle competition in the commercial aircraft market.