Boeing confirms talks with Spirit AeroSystems as it aims to ‘improve quality’

Boeing Co. late Friday confirmed talks about buying supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., saying such a move would “further strengthen aviation safety.”Boeing BA, -1.83%said it has been in “preliminary discussions” about making Spirit AeroSystems SPR, +15.31%a part of the company again. Boeing sold assets that became Spirit AeroSystems in 2005.“We believe that the reintegration of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems’ manufacturing operations would further stren