320 jobs axed at Cobham: Shock announcement

[Apache]

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9778455.320_...


is this sort of thing going to be seen more often? is this an effort to keep Spain afloat or simple economics

[Du1point8]

thought the reason as per the article is that the planes are designed and built in spain so its quicker to get them done over there rather than screw over cobham.

[Mojocvh]

“Co-locating aircraft engineers undertaking the conversion with the Airbus design office in Getafe greatly improves efficiency and shortens the supply chain."

If it was so big a deal how did it get set up this way???????????????????????



“While this decision will result in significant redundancies at our Christchurch, UK facility, we agree that it is necessary to help ensure the programme’s continued success.



Nice management speak for "we're all right jack".