Boeing announced on Monday that it has finalized a $4.7 billion acquisition of Mental Aviation Systems to retake the core business of the world's largest independent wing and airframe manufacturer. Airbus, on the other hand, has acquired part of Spirit Aviation Systems' supply chain.

Boeing announced on Monday that it has finalized a $4.7 billion acquisition of Mental Aviation Systems to retake the core business of the world's largest independent wing and airframe manufacturer. Airbus, on the other hand, has acquired part of Spirit Aviation Systems' supply chain.