ÉireComposites, a design, manufacturing and testing company based in County Galway, has signed a new multi-million euro contract with Spirit AeroSystems to provide structural components for commercial airliners and business jets. The contract will enable the creation of 40 new jobs over the next three years, while securing 60 existing positions. The new jobs will be a combination of engineering, quality and high-tech manufacturing roles.
Awarding this contract highlights the continued commitment by Spirit AeroSystems to Irish suppliers following its recent acquisition of Bombardier’s Belfast operations. The scope of the contract involves complex composite component manufacturing, including assembly, part trimming and non-destructive testing services for a number of key business and commercial aircraft programmes.

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