Boeing to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 Billion in Stock

Boeing has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for $37.25 per share in Boeing common stock, valuing the deal at approximately $4.7 billion. The acquisition aims to integrate the manufacturing and engineering capabilities of both companies. Concurrently, Spirit has entered into a term sheet with Airbus for the potential sale of certain assets serving Airbus programs.

Boeing Whistleblower Joshua Dean Dies, Raising Questions About Retaliation

Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, has died at the age of 45. Dean’s death, attributed to a sudden and aggressive infection, follows the death of another Boeing whistleblower, John Barnett, who reportedly died by suicide two months ago. Dean raised concerns about Spirit leadership potentially ignoring critical manufacturing flaws in Boeing’s 737 MAX planes. He documented his observations, including improperly drilled holes in the aft pressure bulkhead, a crucial component for maintaining cabin pressure.

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