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News archive: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston (was Spirit AeroSystems)

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11 December 2025 The Wichita facility assembling 737 fuselage sections for integration into Boeing’s commercial aircraft production line.

Boeing and Airbus absorb Spirit operations

Boeing has taken on Spirit AeroSystems's commercial programmes, aftermarket operations and 15,000 staff, while Airbus has added six global production facilities to its network.

1 May 2025

Airbus to absorb Spirit sites in five countries as Boeing deal looms

Aircraft sections built in the US, France, Morocco, Northern Ireland and Scotland will shift to Airbus, once Boeing completes its acquisition of Spirit and a buyer is found for any surplus facilities.

3 July 2024

Boeing set to acquire Spirit in $8.3 billion transaction

Boeing will acquire Spirit AeroSystems, while Airbus aims to bring the business's production of A350 fuselage sections, the A220’s wings and A220 pylons in-house under its ownership.