Boeing in Talks to Buy Troubled Supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing reportedly in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on troubled 737 Max

The Wall Street Journal first reported on Friday that the companies have held preliminary discussions about a sale.

Boeing in talks to rebuy manufacturer linked to mid-air blowout

Boeing is in talks to rebuy Spirit AeroSystems, a manufacturer linked to a mid-air blowout on one of its planes earlier this year, which sparked backlash and led to several lawsuits. “We have been working closely with Spirit AeroSystems and its leadership to strengthen the quality of the commercial airplanes that we build together,” Boeing said in a statement Friday. “We confirm that our collaboration has resulted in preliminary discussions abou…

Boeing debates buying Spirit AeroSystems after alarming 737 MAX safety concerns - Washington Examiner

Boeing is reportedly discussing the possibility of buying its former affiliate Spirit AeroSystems as the two companies continue to face safety concerns with the 737 MAX jets. Both Boeing and Spirit have been under intense scrutiny from the public after a string of alarming production mishaps, including the blowout of a door plug on the fuselage of a 737 MAX 9 in January, causing the Alaska Airlines jet to make an emergency landing just after dep…

Boeing in talks to reacquire key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing is in talks to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, the Wichita-based company that builds fuselages for the 737 Max that it sold in 2005.

Boeing confirms it's in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, its key supplier on the troubled 737 Max

The Wall Street Journal said Spirit hired bankers to consider strategic options and has held preliminary discussions about a sale back to Boeing, its former owner.