Quantcast

Boeing provides $350M advance to aid struggling supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Qantas’ free international Wi-Fi to switch on from next week
The real reason Southwest is charging for bags now
Air France-KLM in ongoing talks with Air Europa on potential stake, CEO says
Frontier Savagely Shades Southwest After They Eliminated Longstanding Free Bag Policy, Sparking Backlash
Frontier Wants You to 'Divorce Your Old Airline' After Southwest Changes
Delta named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for sustainability initiatives
Passengers escape fiery American Airlines jet in Denver
Delta, American Dive On Slashed Outlooks; But Two Airlines Rally
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
Exclusive: Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Wants to Disrupt NYC Market
Boeing deliveries rise 63% in February from a year earlier
Transportation Secretary Duffy Lays Out 10 Ways the FAA Is Working to Upgrade Air Traffic Control and Make Flying Safer
EasyJet pilot Paul Elsworth suspended after flying too close to mountain
Delta Air Lines bets on ‘blended-wing’ flight to reduce emissions
Europe's airlines pivot to bite size M&A deals to limit cost, regulatory burden
Dave Emerson named new CEO of Virgin Australia, replacing Jayne Hrdlicka
Ryanair DELAYS controversial new boarding pass rule to avoid summer chaos
FAA Orders Inspection, Replacement of 737NG Engine Parts
Spirit Adds New Airport, Three Routes
Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.
Budget airline launches new cheap flights to one of the UK’s top winter sun destinations
Brazilian airline Azul to go 'back to basics' after challenging 2024
Airlines cancel flights as air travel to ‘grind to complete halt’ this week ahead of major strike action in Europe
Dramatic moment American Airlines plane diverted to Rome is escorted by fighter jets after mid-air bomb threat
Jetstar Faces Major Backlash as Nationwide System Outage Causes Travel Chaos, Stranding Passengers and Disrupting Flights Across the Australian Airline Industry
Sudden oil supply outages creating turbulence for airline industry
Southwest's layoffs dent its worker-first culture
Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024
Jet2 warns of profits squeeze from rising costs and late bookings
Southwest bends further to activist shareholder Elliott's demands
Boeing provides $350M advance to aid struggling supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Policy
Webp 5r3vc2svdh8ibaxk8gr8iutw0za2
Simple Flying | Simple Flying

Boeing has committed to providing financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, a company known for developing aircraft fuselages. The US-based planemaker will advance up to $350 million to aid Spirit in managing its production amid a liquidity crisis. According to the agreement, Spirit must repay a quarter of this sum by April 2026 and the remaining balance by the end of that year.

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Boeing's payment aims to assist Spirit in addressing its low operational cash flows despite high inventory levels. This move follows reports from Simple Flying that highlighted Boeing's consideration of funding for Spirit after the latter disclosed uncertainty about continuing operations due to substantial losses over recent years.

Spirit previously had over $823 million in cash at the end of last year but saw this reduce to less than $218 million by September this year. The company anticipates burning through approximately $500 million during the remainder of this year and into next year.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

The financial injection is expected to help Spirit maintain its current production rates, which have become increasingly costly. A strike involving Boeing machinists recently ended after more than 50 days, further impacting Spirit's operations.

In July, Boeing finalized an agreement valued at nearly $5 billion to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, with an enterprise value estimated at around $8.3 billion including net debt. Pat Shanahan, CEO of Spirit, confirmed last month that the acquisition is expected to be completed by mid-next year.

Simultaneously, Spirit announced a binding term with Airbus in July that provided Airbus ownership of certain operations supplying its programs. An amended agreement now includes Airbus offering a non-interest-bearing line of credit worth $107 million as advance payments for various programs.

According to Spirit: “Per the agreement, amounts drawn under the line of credit and related repayment obligations will be directly or indirectly assumed by Airbus or one of its affiliates upon closing transactions contemplated by the term sheet dated June 30, 2024."

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Delta Air Lines is expanding its flight offerings for the 2025 pro football season, introducing new routes and increasing capacity to accommodate fans traveling to major games.

Jun 6, 2025

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen addressed the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee, emphasizing the urgent need to reform the nation's air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure.

Jun 6, 2025

Last month, over 130 volunteers from Delta Air Lines and several partner organizations collaborated to construct a new playground in College Park, Georgia.

Jun 6, 2025

Walking together on Omaha Beach, 19-year-old college student Caleb Walker and 101-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers reflected on the sacrifices made during the D-Day invasion.

Jun 6, 2025

British Airways is the leading foreign long-haul airline serving the United States.

Jun 5, 2025

United Airlines has completed a deal with the Chicago Department of Aviation to acquire five additional gates at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Jun 5, 2025