A super-transporter cargo plane was spotted flying over Cornwall today.

Airbus 'whale' plane spotted flying over South West

Airbus has announced that nearly 300 jobs will be cut at its Filton base

Airbus to cut 295 jobs at Filton base 

It's been reported that job cuts may be necessary to help save Airbus


The distinctive aircraft, shaped like a whale, completed a low flypast over Bristol en route to its final destination in North Wales.

Around 3,000 people are employed at the site in Filton, near Bristol.

Aerospace firm Airbus has warned it could pull out of its Filton base in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

The UK's Serious Fraud Office has begun an investigation into allegations of 'fraud, bribery and corruption' in manufacturer Airbus.


Airbus will receive £37 million to create an advanced testing centre in Bristol. The state-of-the-art building will open its doors in 2017.

Defence contractor BAE Systems has confirmed it's in talks over a potential merger with the parent company of Bristol-based Airbus.