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PARIS, March 22 (Reuters) – Airbus AIR.PA confirmed on Sunday it might resume solely partial plane manufacturing when its French and Spanish factories reopen on Monday after a four-day shutdown to sort out well being issues over the coronavirus.
Some French labour unions stated on Saturday it had been determined that manufacturing would resume at a slower than regular fee.
In a press release late on Sunday, the European planemaker stated its manufacturing and meeting work would “partially resume” in France and Spain on Monday, following well being and security checks.
France and Spain host some Airbus civil and navy meeting traces and manufacture elements wanted to protect Airbus operations in different nations, primarily within the UK and Germany but in addition at satellite tv for pc meeting websites in the US and China.
Workstations will solely open when it’s protected to take action, Airbus stated, with out saying how steeply its manufacturing would fall.
France’s CGT union criticised the transfer, saying it put not solely Airbus factories and surrounding populations however these of a wider provide chain in danger. It stated staff needs to be allowed to determine for themselves whether or not to return to work.
In its assertion, Airbus stated it had carried out in depth work with unions to make sure the well being and security of its workers, whereas securing enterprise continuity.
The halt for deep cleansing and the re-spacing of staff on manufacturing traces had been echoed by comparable steps at some suppliers final week. However there are fears that shortages within the provide chain may shortly disrupt output once more, business sources stated.
U.S. rival Boeing Co BA.N can be leaning towards a short lived stoppage at its twin-aisle jet factories, individuals aware of the matter instructed Reuters final week.
(Reporting by Tim Hepher; Modifying by Peter Cooney)
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