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Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Plant in Belfast

Grace Lee
Last updated: 28 April 2025 12:29
By Grace Lee
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Airbus, one of the world’s three biggest aircraft manufacturers, is set to acquire an operational plant in Belfast, currently managed by Spirit Aerosystems. This is a strategic acquisition move to secure the company’s business as the date for Boeing acquiring the whole of Spirit approaches.

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Airbus A350 aircraft. © Sam Reeves

Airbus: Strategic Acquisition to Maintain Production Capacity

The Short Brothers facility in Belfast, operated by Spirit Aerosystems, focuses on producing the wing for Airbus A220, as well as mid-fuselage sections.

As the date for Boeing to take over Spirit approaches, Airbus made a move to acquire the Belfast plant and other operations in the U.S, Morocco, France and other European countries.

This move allows Airbus to secure a stable supply for its production of commercial aircraft.

Airbus A220 in air.
Airbus A220 in the air. © Frédéric Lancelot

Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

With the changing international landscape, the aviation industry has faced challenges and opportunities. While Embraer receives more orders for regional commercial aircraft, Boeing is facing a potential setback from halted orders in the Chinese market due to the embargo and trade conflicts between the U.S. and China.

Thus, Airbus’s move to acquire several facilities to secure production capacity unfolds naturally, with the group expecting the deals to be closed by the end of June 2025.

 

What change do you think the split of Spirit Aerosystems would bring? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Aviation Journalist Intern | English Literature and Translation graduate with a keen interest in lifestyle and culture reporting. Currently based in the UK.
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