Boeing in Talks to Buy Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing is in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier that builds the fuselage for the 737 at a factory in Wichita, Kansas. The potential acquisition has implications for the aviation industry and the community of Wichita.
Key Points
- Boeing and Spirit have cut production of the 737 following safety concerns
- Spirit announced job cuts amidst the production slowdown
- Wichita has a deep connection to the aviation industry
- Potential acquisition could impact the future of aviation manufacturing in Wichita
Pros
- Potential for Boeing to reunite with the Wichita factory that has been building the fuselage for 737 jets since the 1960s
- Could lead to stability and growth in the aviation industry in Wichita
Cons
- Complicated negotiations due to Spirit also supplying parts for Boeing's rival, Airbus