The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order in Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, concluding its review of the proposed transaction. Boeing, a major manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft, agreed to conditions addressing competition concerns raised by regulators. The FTC had previously accepted the consent order for public comment on December 2, 2025, before granting final approval. Under the order, Boeing must divest significant Spirit assets and continue supplying aerostructures and related services to competing contractors involved in military aircraft programs. The final order also clarifies how Boeing must submit compliance reports to the agency.
The consent order resolves allegations that the acquisition could have allowed Boeing to raise costs or restrict Airbus’s access to key components for commercial aircraft. Regulators also expressed concern that the deal might limit rival defense contractors’ access to Spirit’s aerostructure technologies. By requiring divestitures and ongoing supply commitments, the FTC said its action aims to protect competition in both commercial aviation and military aircraft markets, sectors vital to American travelers and national security.
