", Alliance MP For North Down, Stephen Farry, said: "This is great news for Bombardier in NI, plus wider supply chain and skills base. The Canadian-owned aerospace firm, which is due to become part of the Kansas-based Spirit Aerosystems group this year, said it had communicated the plan to staff after consulting with trade unions. “They may also be required to work alternative patterns to facilitate safer working. 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The agreement will see Spirit acquire Bombardier’s aerostructures activities and aftermarket services operations in Belfast, U.K.; Casablanca, Morocco; and its aerostructures maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Dallas, U.S. for cash consideration of $275 million. Here’s a winning solution for our challenging times, Employers can ease employee concerns by prioritising their wellbeing. The Bombardier factory in Belfast. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. Management will support employees to adapt to this new way of working, but we will of course continue to communicate with them regularly before their return. It represents a vote of confidence in Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector.”, For the best site experience please enable JavaScript in your browser settings, Air travel recovery stalled by ‘confusion and chaos’, says DAA chief, If lockdown has morphed from tactic to strategy, the State has failed, Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must conquer fear on a scary Halloween in Paris, The frontline worker who exercises to de-stress, Save for your retirement the right way with a responsible investment approach, Affordable homecare? East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson said: "It has been a long process since this announcement was made, a few short days short of a year ago. The Department for the Economy published a list of 'priority sectors' on Friday, but described it as advisory, stating that Northern Ireland companies would be able to make their own decisions. We cannot comment further prior to transaction closure.”. "It is particularly encouraging that even in the midst of such a difficult time, the skills, ingenuity and quality of the Belfast operation remain so well regarded within the industry. “During this furlough period, we have carried out a thorough review of all our facilities, in collaboration with our trade unions and the Health and Safety Executive, to put the best measures in place and ensure we meet the latest government social distancing and workplace health and safety guidelines. Workplaces that cannot ensure safety should be temporarily shut with staff sent home on full pay, allowing them to isolate from this virus. Jackie Pollock, regional secretary of trade union Unite, also welcomed the news . Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters. “It represents a vote of confidence in Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector,” he said. Read more: Alstom reduces offer for Bombardier rail unit by $350m. VOUCHER CODES. Both parties have agreed a closing date for the sale on Friday, October 30. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. “This is positive news and will safeguard jobs as well as vital economic output and demand. You can unsubscribe at any time. The wings for the Airbus A220 are made at Bombardier Belfast's plant. VOUCHER CODES. When the deal was first struck critics bemoaned it as another blow to British manufacturing in the build up to the UK’s departure from the EU. “This is a hugely difficult time for our members in aerospace – the sector alone in Northern Ireland has suffered a contraction of 1,800 jobs over the last number of months through a series of redundancies,” he said. You can unsubscribe at any time. That had undoubtedly been a key factor to the sale and my thoughts today are with all those employed in the plant who will hoping they can now focus on what they do best, producing world-class engineering. Saoirse Ronan's West Cork home for Christmas? He said: "Today’s announcement confirms the acquisition of Bombardier aero-structure operations by Spirit Aerosystems, a world leader in first-tier aero-structure manufacturing. The sale of Bombardier’s operations in Northern Ireland to Spirit Aerosystems has been welcomed. Bombardier has confirmed that it has a "small number of cases" and says the health and safety of their staff is top priority. People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, says that he was contacted by members of staff at the East Belfast site about concerns regarding Covid-19 infections. 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A spokesperson for Bombardier Belfast said they are “delighted” with the announcement and “look forward to becoming part of Spirit AeroSystems on closure of the transaction on Friday”. An MLA has raised concerns about a Covid-19 outbreak at Bombardier that is understood to have infected 14 members of staff. The key Belfast site is the base for the manufacture of composite wings for the Airbus A220. People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll has raised concerns over the handling of the outbreak, Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE updates direct to your email inbox. Former Cork solicitors used wigs, disguises, forged passports to defraud banks. The Belfast Bombardier site has been included in a deal that will see Bombardier sell its Aerostructures Business, Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE updates direct to your email inbox. 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