Boeing is preparing for a significant strategic move. According to recent reports, the renowned company is ready to pay $4.7 billion (153 billion TL) for AeroSystems, one of its most important suppliers. The exact timing of the sale is eagerly anticipated.
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According to reports from Business Insider this week, Boeing, one of the world’s largest aviation companies, is set to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, which manufactures several different models, including the Boeing 737 Max. Spirit AeroSystems is seen as one of the biggest factors in helping the company overcome numerous crises during and after the pandemic.
Although the details of the agreement have not been fully disclosed, it is said that the company is willing to spend $4.7 billion to completely acquire Spirit AeroSystems. Strategically, with this move, Boeing will gain full control over its supply chain, making production processes faster, more efficient, and more economical.
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Now, for the most important part of this acquisition: Spirit AeroSystems also manufactures parts for Boeing’s biggest competitor, Airbus. If the aviation giant successfully acquires Spirit AeroSystems, it will suddenly become the supplier of its largest rival’s materials. This could potentially lead to an unprecedented transformation in aviation mechanics and the market.
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