Spirit AeroSystems invest £5m in Prestwick site

Spirit AeroSystems has invested £5 million at its Prestwick site adding a new paint and finishing centre. The US-based aerostructure supply company, which works with Airbus and Boeing, was supported in the investment with a £450,000 Regional Selective Assistance Grant from Scottish Enterprise.  Scottish Enterprise said the investment secured 75 jobs at the site. Spirit AeroSystems was also recently awarded a £1 million Training Aid grant from Scottish Enterprise to …

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Heathrow will work with the Scottish Government to investigate Glasgow Prestwick Airport as a potential site for a logistics hub to support the building of the third runway

Scottish Government backs third runway at Heathrow. The Scottish Government has announced its support for plans to build a third runway at London Heathrow Airport, after securing key commitments for Scotland. The expansion plans offer the greatest strategic and economic benefits to Scotland, creating thousands of jobs and providing a significant boost to the country’s connectivity. The airport’s commitments include: The creation of up to 16,000 new jobs across Scotland …

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Flying High over Ayr!

The Scottish International Air Show, Scotland’s biggest family event, attracted an estimated 85,000 people to Ayr over the weekend. Those attending were treated to spectacular flying displays during the 2 day festival, and this years event included a thrilling pyrotechnics flying display on Friday evening.  The Red Arrows closed the show on Saturday, with a breathtaking display over the Ayrshire coast.

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