The PM says the 'landmark' deal, which also involves Rolls-Royce, will result in a £100m investment at Airbus and contributes to growing economic ties with India.
The order, reportedly for 250 aircraft over several years, will benefit bothThe Department for Business and Trade said the wings, designed by Airbus at Filton near Bristol, will be assembled at the company's Broughton site in North Wales.They are assembled and tested in Derby.
In a statement, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said:"This landmark deal between Air India, Airbus and Rolls-Royce demonstrates that the sky's the limit for the UK's thriving aerospace sector.At least 40 of the planes on order are Airbus A350s, which are powered by Rolls-Royce XWB engines "The UK is already a top investment destination, and by building trade ties with growing economic powers like India we will ensure UK businesses remain at the forefront of global growth and innovation."
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