The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has said the announcement by Airbus of a £70million investment in a new office facility in Filton will help to cement the region’s global reputation for aeronautics.
Following a visit by business secretary Vince Cable on Friday, the company revealed its plan for an aerospace business park which will bring together 2,500 Airbus engineering and design employees in one area.
Subject to planning permission being obtained, work on the 12-acre site could start in early 2012.
Colin Skellett
LEP chair Colin Skellett said: “This is very welcome news. The West of England has a high number of immensely capable aerospace and defence companies, which is why we are well placed to become the lead Local Enterprise Partnership nationally for this industry.
“This latest announcement will help to cement the worldwide reputation the West of England has for cutting-edge aeronautics, following the securing of the National Composites Centre (NCC) last year, and the news that the NCC will become part of the first Technology and Innovation Centre in the UK.”
Mark Barclay, head of centre of excellence wing and pylon at Airbus, said that the plans were a firm commitment to the area, ensuring Filton remains at the centre of excellence for aerospace.
“This will enhance the working environment for our employees, while significantly enhancing the Filton landscape,” he added.
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