The U.S. Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order on February 17 2026 that removes the last regulatory obstacle to Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
The deal values Spirit at an enterprise worth roughly $8.3 billion, including about $4 billion of Spirit’s debt, and $4.7 billion in equity. As part of the FTC’s conditions, Boeing must divest Spirit’s aerostructures businesses that supply Airbus and the Malaysian Subang facility, which will be sold to Airbus and Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM).
Boeing’s rationale for the purchase centers on correcting Spirit’s long‑standing quality and production deficiencies, stabilizing the company’s own supply chain, and achieving vertical integration that will streamline production of the 737 Max and other commercial aircraft.
The acquisition brings roughly 15,000 employees from five Spirit sites into Boeing’s operations; the Northern Ireland plant will operate as Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.
While the July 2024 announcement of the merger agreement sparked a positive market reaction, the FTC’s final approval is expected to reinforce investor confidence in Boeing’s supply‑chain strategy, though specific market‑reaction data for the February 17 decision were not identified.
With the regulatory hurdle removed, Boeing can now realize the anticipated synergies, improve operational efficiency, strengthen its backlog, and enhance its competitive position in the commercial aircraft market.
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