WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems is running behind schedule.

When the two companies announced the deal last year, they expected to close it by July. Two months later, they’re now predicting that by the end of 2025.

The delay is tied to regulatory approvals overseas. Spirit has operations in Europe, which means foreign governments must clear the sale. The U.K. has already given its approval, but the European Union still needs to sign off.

EU regulators initially planned to issue a decision by Oct. 14, but that deadline could be pushed back further. If they find serious concerns with the deal, they could launch a four-month investigation.

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