Aerospace jobs at Prestwick saved in short-term

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The future of a major aerospace manufacturing plant which employs hundreds of workers in South Ayrshire has been secured – but only in the short-term while its new owner looks for a longer-term solution.

Airbus is taking over most of the operations of the Spirit AeroSystems site next to Prestwick Airport

Spirit employed about 1,150 people making the leading edge of wings for the A320 and A350 aircraft.

These are quality skilled jobs which represent more than employment and good pay. They are in a global sector which brings manufacturing know-how and technology innovation into the Scottish economy and helps it spread.