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Boeing’s $4.7 Billion Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition Faces U.K. Antitrust Probe

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June 30, 2025
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Boeing’s $4.7 Billion Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition Faces U.K. Antitrust Probe
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  1. U.K. Antitrust Investigation: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal investigation into Boeing’s $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, citing concerns about potential impacts on competition in the U.K. aerospace market.
  2. Regulatory Hurdle: The CMA’s decision to escalate the case to a Phase 1 investigation could delay or jeopardize the deal, with a decision on whether to proceed to a deeper probe expected by August 28, 2025.
  3. Deal Rationale: Boeing aims to take control of Spirit’s operations to address quality issues and stabilize its supply chain, which has been plagued by delays and production snafus, including problems with the 737 MAX fuselage.
  4. Industry-Wide Supply Chain Struggles: The aviation sector, including Boeing and rival Airbus, has faced persistent supply chain disruptions since the pandemic, affecting the timely delivery of parts like engines, fuselage structures, and interiors.
  5. Airbus Parallel: Airbus has also taken steps to acquire Spirit operations in the U.S., Europe, and Africa to mitigate supply chain risks, highlighting the broader industry trend of jet makers seeking direct control over critical suppliers.

What Happened?

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a formal investigation into Boeing’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier of fuselage components. The $4.7 billion deal, announced in July 2024, aims to improve Boeing’s manufacturing quality and address long-standing supply chain issues.

Spirit, which was spun off from Boeing two decades ago, has been at the center of quality problems, including last year’s Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout involving the 737 MAX fuselage. Boeing executives believe that taking direct control of Spirit’s operations will enhance safety and production efficiency.

The CMA’s investigation adds a significant regulatory hurdle to the deal, with a decision on whether to escalate the probe expected by August 28, 2025.


Why It Matters?

The CMA’s investigation underscores the growing regulatory scrutiny of consolidation in the aerospace industry, where supply chain disruptions have created significant challenges for manufacturers. For Boeing, the acquisition of Spirit is critical to stabilizing its production processes and addressing quality lapses that have slowed assembly lines.

The deal also reflects a broader trend in the aviation sector, with manufacturers like Airbus taking similar steps to acquire supplier operations and mitigate supply chain risks. However, regulatory delays could hinder Boeing’s ability to implement these changes quickly, potentially prolonging its supply chain struggles.

The outcome of the CMA’s investigation will have implications not only for Boeing but also for the broader aerospace industry, as regulators weigh the balance between competition and the need for supply chain stability.


What’s Next?

The CMA will decide by August 28 whether to escalate the investigation into a more in-depth Phase 2 probe. In the meantime, Boeing will need to address regulatory concerns and demonstrate how the deal will benefit competition and the aerospace industry.

If approved, the acquisition could set a precedent for other manufacturers seeking to take direct control of their supply chains. However, a prolonged regulatory process could delay Boeing’s efforts to resolve its production challenges, potentially impacting its ability to compete with Airbus.

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