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Boeing seeks EU approval for Spirit deal

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Posted on August 28, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Boeing is seeking EU approval to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest standalone aerostructures company, documents on the European Commission website show. Boeing said

Boeing Pursues EU Approval for Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Boeing is seeking EU approval to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest standalone aerostructures company, documents on the European Commission website show.

Boeing said in July last year that it had agreed to buy its former subsidiary for $4.7 billion in shares while Airbus would take on the supplier's loss-making Europe-focused activities.

The EU executive body is expected to make its decision on the deal by September 30.

Britain's competition regulator cleared the acquisition this month after deciding against an in-depth investigation into whether the deal would be anti-competitive.

(Reporting by Bart MeijerEditing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Boeing seeks EU approval for Spirit AeroSystems acquisition.
  • Deal valued at $4.7 billion in shares.
  • Airbus to manage Spirit's Europe-focused activities.
  • UK competition regulator cleared the acquisition.
  • EU decision expected by September 30.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boeing seeking from the EU?
Boeing is seeking EU approval to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest standalone aerostructures company.
How much is Boeing paying for Spirit AeroSystems?
Boeing has agreed to buy Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in shares.
What is the expected timeline for the EU's decision?
The EU executive body is expected to make its decision on the deal by September 30.
What did Britain's competition regulator decide?
Britain's competition regulator cleared the acquisition after deciding against an in-depth investigation into whether the deal would be anti-competitive.
What role will Airbus play in this acquisition?
Airbus will take on the supplier's loss-making Europe-focused activities as part of the deal.

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