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Airbus considers acquiring Bombardier’s Belfast plant
Airbus considers acquiring Bombardier’s Belfast plant after the Canadian manufacturer announced that it is for sale. Bombardier has been thinking for a while to offload its struggling Belfast plant. Early this month, the Canadian aircraft and train manufacturer finally announced that it decided to sell its facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Today, Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said they were considering a takeover offer for Bombardier's Belfast plant as an option, among other… (airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
old Short Brothers plant? (SD3-60 and SD3-30 final assembly site?) Good on them if they can make a go of it!
Umm..noo..Bombardier plant..acquired in 1989..Bombardier makes wings and engine nacells there, along with other parts.
They've been making a go of it for a long time. Maybe do some basic research before posting?
my statement is correct. Bombardier used the old Short facility. What part do I need to research for you? Short & Harland were on the same location from the early 1930's. Shorts got out of airframing the the 1980's, and has been a component supplier under various entities since. What have I left out??
Your statement is incorrect in the way it was worded..it appeared, by your own wording, the plant had not been upgraded etc..it actually is a Bombardier plant as many of the old buildings were gutted and retro fitted with modern equipment..Bombardier has been making a go of it since 1990.
How long before Airbus starts beuling the C series in Europe I wonder. Buying the Belfast plant would be another step towards that.