Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Closes on Global Aeronautica Acquisition
Boeing has closed on the deal to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries’ interest in Global Aeronautica, the fuselage subassembly maker for the Boeing 787.

Boeing announced today it has closed on the deal to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries’ interest in Global Aeronautica, the South Carolina fuselage subassembly maker for the Boeing 787. Under the terms of the transaction, Global Aeronautica becomes a 50-50 joint venture between The Boeing Company and Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Italy’s Alenia Aeronautica.

Vought continues to produce the aft fuselage for the 787 at its facility adjacent to Global Aeronautica in North Charleston.