A local MP has hailed a recent announcement by Airbus as “fantastic news for the area”

The company has announced a £100m investment, the creation of up to 550 jobs, and a new production line at the Broughton plant.

The Airbus Board has decided to increase production of its single aisle commercial aircraft A320 range to an unprecedented 75 single aisle aircraft per month by November 2025. Before the pandemic, 54 sets of wings for single aisle aircraft were produced each month. 

To meet increased global demand, Airbus will create between 450 and 550 highly skilled manufacturing roles and invest an additional £100 million in additional production facilities by 2025. The former A380 production facility at the Broughton West Factory will become a new single aisle production facility. 

“This is fantastic news for the area,” said Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami. 

“It’s been a difficult period for the Broughton site, so this announcement could not be more welcome.  

“I’m delighted that so many quality jobs are being created, as we certainly have a wealth of highly skilled workers in Flintshire. This investment also gives stability to the current workforce and to the many local companies involved in the supply chain.”