Airbus wins £15 billion in orders
Emirates Airlines has agreed to buy 50 Airbus A380 super jumbos. The order will help protect roles at its Bristol base, Filton which provides jobs for around 4,000 staff
Airbus signs super jumbo deal
Jobs at the Airbus base in Filton have been secured with the news Emirates Airlines is to buy 50 Airbus A380 super jumbos.
David Cameron was at the Dubai air show to hear the news and on his return said the deal is a vote of confidence in the workforce.
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