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01/04/2008
Jobs Take Off In Kilkeel
A world-leading aerospace manufacturer - based in one of Co Down's largest fishing ports - is about to create 200 new jobs, thanks to a contract for a major US-based airline.
The move will mean that the small seaside town will be in the top ranking of the world's industry, supplying a huge 40% of all the world's aircraft seating.
Thompson Solutions makes airline seats and is set to win a second major contract from American airline Delta.
The Thompson-designed seats are fully reclining - up to now, business travellers on Delta made do with a semi-reclining model.
The airline is fitting the seats into its fleet of 85 Boeing 767 aircraft. The company is also designing a new type of seating for economy class.
Last month, the company announced that a deal struck with Delta would create about 100 jobs.
Today, South Down DUP MLA Jim Wells has said the announcement was good news for the company and for the wider Kilkeel area.
"The economic prospects of Kilkeel have suffered much in recent years as a result of the downturn in the fishing sector, but if this venture goes ahead we will see two Kilkeel companies - Thompson Solutions and BE Aerospace - supplying 40% of all aircraft seats in the world," he said.
See: Airline Deal For Kilkeel High Flyers
(BMcC)
The move will mean that the small seaside town will be in the top ranking of the world's industry, supplying a huge 40% of all the world's aircraft seating.
Thompson Solutions makes airline seats and is set to win a second major contract from American airline Delta.
The Thompson-designed seats are fully reclining - up to now, business travellers on Delta made do with a semi-reclining model.
The airline is fitting the seats into its fleet of 85 Boeing 767 aircraft. The company is also designing a new type of seating for economy class.
Last month, the company announced that a deal struck with Delta would create about 100 jobs.
Today, South Down DUP MLA Jim Wells has said the announcement was good news for the company and for the wider Kilkeel area.
"The economic prospects of Kilkeel have suffered much in recent years as a result of the downturn in the fishing sector, but if this venture goes ahead we will see two Kilkeel companies - Thompson Solutions and BE Aerospace - supplying 40% of all aircraft seats in the world," he said.
See: Airline Deal For Kilkeel High Flyers
(BMcC)
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