Boeing is set to take over remaining parts of Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast site after no alternative buyer emerged. This follows Airbus finalising its acquisition of the A220 wing and A350 engineering programmes in April. The split forms part of a broader break-up of Spirit, which employs around 3,500 people in Northern Ireland and was originally spun out of Boeing in 2005.

The move sees Airbus expanding its Belfast footprint while Boeing reabsorbs operations linked to its Bombardier business jets – a strategic step as it addresses manufacturing challenges globally. Unions are calling for assurances on jobs, pay, and skills investment amid concerns over the site's fragmented future.

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