Airbus to acquire certain assets from Spirit AeroSystems.

Airbus, an aerospace and defense company, agreed to acquire certain assets from Spirit AeroSystems, a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes. Financial terms were not disclosed. “For many years, Spirit’s collaboration with Airbus allowed us to deliver aerostructures for some of their most important aircraft programs. Entering into this agreement is a significant milestone as we work towards the closing of the Boeing acquisition, to the benefit of Spirit, its stockholders and other stakeholders," Irene Esteves, Spirit AeroSystems Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.