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Staff at Bombardier's factory in Belfast have been told that almost 1,000 jobs are to go, a worker at the plant has told the BBC. Staff at Bombardier's factories in Northern Ireland have been told almost 1,000 jobs are to go, the company has confirmed.
According to the source, 975 jobs are to go in Belfast, with 310 permanent staff losing their jobs. A total of 975 staff are losing their jobs, with 310 permanent staff and 665 agency staff being made redundant.
A company statement said it was cutting aircraft production rates and reducing manpower throughout all its sites.
"We deeply regret the impact this will have on those affected and their families," it said.
"Unfortunately, however, the force of this global recession is unprecedented, market conditions have worsened, and Bombardier is revising downwards most of its aircraft production rates and implementing measures to meet challenges facing the whole aviation industry.
"We need to do all we can to protect the business now so that when we come out of the recession we will be in a strong position."
In February, the company said it would be cutting 300 of its 900 agency staff employed in Belfast in response to a decline in global sales.In February, the company said it would be cutting 300 of its 900 agency staff employed in Belfast in response to a decline in global sales.
At that time, the company said that permanent staff would not be affected.At that time, the company said that permanent staff would not be affected.
Bombardier has said it expects aircraft sales to fall 10% this year.
Canadian-owned Bombardier produces planes for a worldwide market.Canadian-owned Bombardier produces planes for a worldwide market.
The firm specialises in small and medium-sized aircraft for regional markets and is best known for its Learjet executive plane.The firm specialises in small and medium-sized aircraft for regional markets and is best known for its Learjet executive plane.