European plane maker Airbus will take over parts of Spirit AeroSystems as it and Boeing carve up the key supplier in an effort to improve production quality.

Airbus will acquire Spirit Aerosystems' assets in multiple locations globally, including facilities in North Carolina and France.

Airbus SE has entered into a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programs. As part of this agreement, Airbus will take ownership of the following Spirit AeroSystems assets: Production of A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.