UK spiritual workers advocate for employment security with the UK government
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Hey there! The workers at Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland, along with union officials, had a sit-down with Westminster politicians recently. The aim? To secure the future of the aerospace industry in that region.
This meeting happened just after Airbus sealed a deal to take over a section of Spirit AeroSystems' operation in Belfast.
This deal was first announced last year in July as part of Spirit AeroSystems' overall business split-up.
Spirit is a significant player in Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector, employing about 3,500 workers. However, it's unclear what the future holds for the non-Airbus parts of the Belfast business, as Spirit intends to sell these sectors separately.
Now, here's a bit more context. The deal with Airbus primarily involves the A220 wings production. But what about the A220 mid-fuselage production, and any other non-Airbus components? They're up in the air, as the search is on for a buyer. If no buyer is found before the transaction closes (expected in Q3 2025), Airbus might end up acquiring the A220 mid-fuselage production associated with Airbus programs.
You might wonder about other potential clients like Boeing or other OEMs and their interest in the non-Airbus work at the Belfast site. The details regarding these matters aren't explicit in the available materials, but it seems the focus of the divestiture agreement with Airbus is on Airbus-related assets, suggesting the non-Airbus components might be part of separate negotiations or divestiture processes not yet publicly disclosed. The regulatory approvals and closing conditions for the broader Spirit-Boeing merger could also impact the situation.
- The employers at Spirit Aerosystems in Belfast are seeking assurance about the future of the aerospace manufacturing industry in Northern Ireland, as they discuss with Westminster politicians.
- The recent deal between Airbus and Spirit Aerosystems, which transfers a portion of Spirit's operations in Belfast, focused primarily on A220 wings production.
- The fate of the A220 mid-fuselage production, as well as other non-Airbus components at the Belfast site, remains uncertain, with a search underway for a potential buyer.
- In light of the ongoing negotiations, there is speculation about potential clients like Boeing or other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their potential interest in the non-Airbus work at the Belfast site.
- The upcoming transaction between Airbus and Spirit Aerosystems is expected to close in Q3 2025, and if no buyer is found for the non-Airbus components by then, Airbus might acquire those associated with Airbus programs.
- The regulatory approvals and closing conditions for the broader Spirit-Boeing merger could potentially affect the situation regarding the divestiture of non-Airbus components from the Belfast site.
