BAE seals major Oman deal

By Dean

02 Jan 2013

BAE Systems secured a deal over Christmas to see 20 aircraft supplied to Oman, which will be worth £2.5bn.
The aerospace sector in Lancashire has received a major New Year boost with BAE Systems sealing a £2.5bn contract with Oman for Typhoon and Hawk military aircraft.

The aircraft will be partly assembled at the company’s Samlesbury site and will help to sustain 6,000 high technology and engineering jobs across the county. Manufacture will begin in 2014 with delivery expected in 2017.

Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed the news, saying: “Boosting exports is vital for economic growth and that's why I'm doing all I can to promote British business in the fastest-growing markets so they can thrive in the global race.

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