Airbus is set to take over significant assets from Spirit AeroSystems , securing nearly 3,000 UK aerospace jobs at plants in Belfast (Northern Ireland) and Prestwick (Scotland) , as reported by Business Matters. The agreement, announced in early December 2025, comes as part of a complex carve-out tied to Boeing ’s previously announced acquisition of Spirit. The move aims to safeguard vital industrial capacity and guarantee continuity of production for Airbus programs.

Why does this deal matter? The deal ends months of uncertainty for Spirit’s UK workforce, which had been operating under short-term arrangements while negotiations between Airbus and Boeing unfolded. For the UK aerospace sector, the outcome represents a timely win, by preserving legacy manufacturing sites with d

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