Hundreds of jobs promised as airport lands Red Arrows deal
The jets will be built by AERTEAM - a new alliance of seven UK aerospace companies brought together by Aeralis to build the nation's next-generation fast jet trainer.
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Central Ayrshire MP Alan Gemmell had urged Aeralis to choose Prestwick as the location for a proposed solution to the Hawk replacement.
It is thought the programme could create between 200 and 400 local jobs, and the aircraft would be the first British jets built in 50 years.
The announcement today revealed that up to 6,000 jets could be manufactured over the next 30-40 years.
Organisers said they are now looking for commitment from the government for orders to release more funds into the project.
The base at Prestwick would be a new build structure on the north side of the airport.
The announcement of Prestwick as the final assembly line was revealed during a press conference at the airport on Friday, July 4.
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