Northern Ireland Aviation Enthusiast's Forum

General Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: casper on January 17, 2007, 09:46:27 PM

Title: Military base brings 5,000 jobs
Post by: casper on January 17, 2007, 09:46:27 PM
The government has confirmed that a new defence training academy will be based at St Athan, creating 5,000 jobs, worth £58m annually to the local economy.

The investment, estimated at £16bn, is the single largest seen in Wales, and follows setbacks in securing the site as a centre of aviation excellence.

More Info (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/6268427.stm)