THE PM yesterday hailed a multi-billion pound planes deal that will support thousands of jobs.
The agreement will see Airbus supplying 220 aircraft to Turkish Airlines, with 70 of these planes powered up with engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce.
The Government says thousands of high-skilled jobs across the UK will be supported as a result.
Airbus wings are designed in Filton, Bristol and assembled in Broughton, North Wales, while Rolls-Royce engines are made in Derby.
The Prime Minister said the "landmark deal" between Airbus, Turkish Airlines and Rolls-Royce "demonstrates that the sky’s the limit for the UK’s thriving aerospace sector".
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He added: “Meeting the growing demand in aviation will create better-paid jobs and new opportunities in manufacturing hubs from Derby to Wales, so we can continue growing the economy – helping to deliver on my five priorities for the country."
Rolls-Royce boss Tufan Erginbilgic said: “Today’s announcement marks an exciting and truly historic day for Rolls-Royce. It is proof that the actions we are taking to transform Rolls-Royce into a high performing and competitive company underpinned by profitable growth are working."
The deal is the latest boost to the UK manufacturing industry and follows Nissan’s £2 billion in electric electric vehicle production in Sunderland and Tata’s £4 billon new UK gigafactory.
Last month, the Government also said £4.5 billion would be made available to support strategic manufacturing sectors such as the car industry.
