Unite Welcomes Airbus A350 Deal

UK government's launch aid investment for Airbus A350 is a "vote of confidence in UK manufacturing", says Unite


Welcoming the government's announcement today that it will invest £340 million in the Airbus A350, Bernie Hamilton, Unite national officer for aerospace and shipbuilding said: “This investment is a vote of confidence for UK manufacturing and a ringing endorsement of the government's aerospace strategy. It safeguards thousands of jobs across the UK, but in particular it is good news for jobs in Wales and the south west.

Bernie went on to say: "The investment builds on the recent announcement by the government and Rolls Royce for four new manufacturing factories in the UK. The government, in partnership with GKN and Bombardier, has also invested in aerospace infrastructure and technology. Britain is in a prime position to compete in the world making the UK the centre of excellence in the civil airline industry.

"Adding to these announcements, in the military sector the government has recently confirmed the Future Lynx Helicopter, Tranche 3 of the Typhoon aircraft and continued investment in the Joint Strike Fighter, along with the contract confirmation of two new aircraft carriers.

"The government has acted and secured jobs for thousands of UK workers giving them stable and secure employment for decades to come."