UK government's launch aid investment for Airbus A350 is a
vote of confidence in UK manufacturing, says Unite
14th August 2009
Welcoming the government's announcement today (Friday 14th
August) 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.
“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."
ENDS
Contact Ciaran Naidoo on 07768 931 315
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