Boeing ($BA) is reportedly set to receive conditional approval from the European Union for its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company has submitted proposed remedies to address EU competition concerns as regulators near a final decision.
- The acquisition, announced in July 2024, would bring Spirit — formerly Boeing’s aerostructures unit — back under its control. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/boeing-seeks-eu-approval-spirit-deal-2025-08-28/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Boeing submitted remedy proposals on September 22; the EU Commission extended its decision deadline to October 14. ([flightglobal.com](https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/boeing-offers-remedies-to-secure-eu-approval-of-spirit-aerosystems-deal/164644.article?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority previously cleared the merger without a deeper probe. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/uk-competition-regulator-clears-boeing-spirit-aerosystems-merger-2025-08-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- As part of the agreement, Airbus will acquire several Spirit operations supporting its programs in Europe. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/boeing-seeks-eu-approval-spirit-deal-2025-08-28/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Spirit is expected to divest operations in Scotland, Malaysia, and Belfast not tied to Airbus projects. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/boeing-offers-remedies-bid-eu-approval-spirit-deal-2025-09-23/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Relevant Companies
- Boeing ($BA) — Would regain control over critical aerostructures operations and strengthen supply chain integration.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
