Overview
- Airbus has agreed to acquire key Spirit Aerosystems facilities for $439 million, including production sites in Kinston, Belfast, St. Nazaire, and Prestwick.
- The deal includes $200 million in interest-free credit lines to support Spirit Aerosystems' liquidity needs.
- This transaction is part of a broader three-way agreement enabling Boeing to bring Spirit Aerosystems back under its corporate umbrella.
- Regulatory approval is required, and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.
- Spirit Aerosystems has faced financial challenges due to operational setbacks, including issues with Boeing 737 MAX production and strict FAA mandates.