Britain's aerospace industry is to benefit from a $150bn (£93bn) spending spree on new planes by Middle Eastern airlines.
As part of a wave of orders unveiled at the Dubai airshow, Emirates Airlines has agreed a deal with Airbus to buy 50 A380 superjumbos, whose wings are made at factory in North Wales.
Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, said the order will protect 2,500 jobs in the UK at Airbus and its supply chain.
He said: “From nose to tail, the Airbus A380 is a good example of great technology designed and manufactured in the UK.
“This major new order protects over 2,500 jobs in Filton and Broughton and will also be welcome news for the many thousands more workers employed by companies who supply smaller parts to the aircraft from across the UK.”
As part of a wave of orders unveiled at the Dubai airshow, Emirates Airlines has agreed a deal with Airbus to buy 50 A380 superjumbos, whose wings are made at factory in North Wales.
Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, said the order will protect 2,500 jobs in the UK at Airbus and its supply chain.
He said: “From nose to tail, the Airbus A380 is a good example of great technology designed and manufactured in the UK.
“This major new order protects over 2,500 jobs in Filton and Broughton and will also be welcome news for the many thousands more workers employed by companies who supply smaller parts to the aircraft from across the UK.”
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