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Airbus welcomes £4.5bn plane order from Philippine Airlines | |
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Airbus has welcomed a £4.5bn order for 54 new aircraft from Philippine Airlines as "excellent news". | |
The aircraft are being bought as part of a fleet modernisation programme, with deliveries expected to start next year. | |
The wings will be made at the company's factory in Broughton, Flintshire. | |
Philippine Airlines said the aircraft would be used on its domestic and overseas routes to meet a growing demand in trade and tourism. | |
Paul McKinlay, head of the Broughton plant, said: "This order by Philippine Airlines is excellent news for Airbus and for the staff at Broughton where the wings for these aircraft will be made. | |
"The Broughton plant continues to play a major role as part of a hugely successful international company." |