Spirit AeroSystems

A landmark deal to divide Spirit AeroSystems’ Northern Ireland operations between aerospace giants Airbus and Boeing has officially been completedplaceholder image

Reaction: Airbus and Boeing to save 1,600 NI jobs in Spirit AeroSystems deal

An Airbus A220 at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The east Belfast Spirit factory builds the wings for this model (photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Delta)placeholder image

Spirit AeroSystems in Belfast set to be split between rival owners

Spirit AeroSystems has confirmed it is ‘committed to finding a buyer’ for the remainder of its Belfast operations, following growing concerns from trade union Unite over the future of aerospace manufacturing in Northern Irelandplaceholder image

Spirit AeroSystems 'committed to finding a buyer' for NI sites amid Boeing deal

An Airbus A380 aeroplane at City of Derry Airport. Inpresspics.complaceholder image

Fears over more than 2,000 jobs after Airbus deal at Belfast factory

Northern Ireland native David Ferguson, joint managing director, All Ireland, ABMplaceholder image

Firm which operates at key NI sites secures first RoI technical solutions deal

Unions representing the majority of the 3,700 workers at Belfast aircraft maker Spirit AeroSystems are seeking clarity on the future of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest manufacturing firmsplaceholder image

Spirit and Airbus 'continue to negotiate in good faith' and 'evaluate options'

The Spirit Aerosystems factory in east Belfast (as seen on Google Maps)placeholder image

Calls grow for American administration to step in over Spirit Aerosystems

The engine of the QantasLink Airbus A220 is seen on February 22, 2024 in Sydney, Australia; the Belfast plant of Spirit makes the A220's wingsplaceholder image

Spirit-Boeing-Airbus deal: Fears for thousands of NI jobs

The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Economy Minister have revealed they are fully committed to supporting Spirit AeroSystems and its employees following today’s acquisition announcement. Credit: Spirit AeroSystemsplaceholder image

Northern Ireland ministers 'fully committed' to supporting Spirit AeroSystems

The deal includes the former Bombardier and Shorts Spirit Aerosystems plant in Belfast, which makes the wings for the Airbus A220placeholder image

Airbus to take over some Spirit AeroSystems operations in Belfast

The deal would include the former Bombardier and Shorts Spirit Aerosystems plant in Belfast, which makes the wings for the Airbus A220placeholder image

NI's Spirit Aerosystems and Boeing deal imminent with UK union raising concerns

Belfast's Spirit AeroSystems in the Harbour Estate will collaborate with launch-vehicle manufacturer Skyrora on orbital launch capability. The companies celebrated the announcement on the conference’s opening day in Belfast, home to Spirit’s largest UK manufacturing facility. Pictured are Volodymyr Levykin, founder and chief executive of Skyrora, Nick Laird, managing director, European Space & Defence, Spirit AeroSystems, David Morris MP, National Space Champion and Matt Archer, director of launch at UK Space Agencyplaceholder image

Belfast firm helps NI join the space race by building rocket launch parts

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast (Spirit) is hosting a job fair this Saturday (May 20) to hire more than 100 people for career factory positionsplaceholder image

Over 100 jobs at Spirit AeroSystems Belfast

Spirit AeroSystems (Northern Ireland and Scotland) and Skyworks Aeronautics announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the companies to pursue support for Skyworks defence and commercial platforms in the UK and European marketplaceplaceholder image

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast to develop a vertical take-off and landing platform

Representatives from companies across the NI manufacturing sector taking part in the Centre for Competitiveness and Queen’s University Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Programme at Riddel Hall, Belfastplaceholder image

More top NI businesses commit to manufacturing skills excellence

Gareth Deering, Denroy commercial manager, Dr Sean Black, Spirit senior vice president and chief engineer, engineering and research & development, Dr John F. Rainey, Denroy chairman, Cindy Hoover, Spirit vice president, Defense & Space Engr. /R&T/Core Engr, Kevin McNamee, Denroy CEOplaceholder image

Bangor’s Denroy Plastics leads three-year £3.4m aerospace industry project

Northern Ireland firm Denroy Plastics is leading a team on a three-year, £3.8million project aimed at furthering the innovative use of thermoplastic composites in aerospace applications.

Claire Cartmill

Airbus announces H175M Task Forceplaceholder image

Spirit AeroSystems named as the first members of H175M Task Force

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Unite members vote with 90% majority for strike action at Belfast’s Spirit Aeros...

Spirit AeroSystems will be responsible for developing and manufacturing CityAirbus NextGen’s wings in Belfastplaceholder image

Agreement for CityAirbus NextGen’s wings to be made in Belfast facility

Economy Minister Diane Dodds with Spirit AeroSystems vice president and general manager Michael Ryan on the factory floor during a tour of the wing factoryplaceholder image

Dodds praises innovation, creativity and resilience of Spirit AeroSystems

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We are sad to see Belfast involved in building unmanned drones

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‘Cautious welcome’ for Bombardier sale

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