ADS Comment on Spirit AeroSystem's Acquisition of Bombardier's Belfast Facility
Commenting on today’s announcement that Bombardier’s Belfast Facility will become part of Spirit AeroSystems when the transaction closes on Friday, ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt said:
“The completion of the sale of Bombardier’s Belfast facility to Spirit AeroSystems this Friday is great news for their highly skilled workforce, the aerospace supply chain in Northern Ireland and the entire UK aerospace industry. The Belfast facility is a centre of excellence for aerospace and is home for the award winning resin-infused advanced composite A220 wing.
“Being one of the largest aerostructures businesses in the world, Spirit AeroSystems will be a great partner for the facility and will help open up new opportunities across the world.
“At a time of unparalleled difficulty for our sector, it is great to see the commitment from Spirit AeroSystems to invest in world-leading aerospace expertise and expand their UK footprint for the future.”