Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) shares were little changed early Wednesday as investors weighed an FTC consent order setting conditions for its planned Spirit AeroSystems deal alongside Air Astana’s newly finalized order for up to 15 787-9 Dreamliners.
On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission finalized conditions tied to its planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission confirmed a “consent” agreement that settles antitrust concerns tied to the transaction.
Following a public comment period, the commission voted 2-0 to approve the final order.
Divestiture And Compliance Requirements
The finalized order directs Boeing to sell selected Spirit operations while maintaining support services for rival aerospace manufacturers. Regulators also added language that clarifies how Boeing must deliver ongoing compliance updates and oversight documentation.
Officials argued the merger could restrict Airbus’s access to essential aerostructure components used in competing jet programs.
The agency also warned that military contractors might face reduced “access” to advanced structural technologies if safeguards were not imposed.
Regulators said the safeguards aim to keep pricing fair and maintain innovation within aviation supply chains.
The ruling highlights ongoing scrutiny surrounding consolidation in aerospace, where suppliers support multiple aircraft manufacturers simultaneously.
Air Astana Orders Dreamliners
In a separate release, Air Astana finalized an order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on Tuesday to modernize its widebody fleet.
The deal, first disclosed as a commitment in November 2025, marks the carrier’s largest single aircraft purchase.
With three more 787-9s coming via lessors, its Dreamliner fleet will rise to as many as 18 to support long-haul growth.
BA Price Action: Boeing shares were down 0.71% at $242.31 at the time of publication on Wednesday. The stock is approaching its 52-week high of $254.34, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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