BAE blames September 11 factor for huge job losses

摘要

Bae systems announced nearly 1,700 job losses and the closure of its regional jet business this week, following a review of the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on its commercial aerospace operations. The hardest-hit site will be the Woodford plant, which will lose 993 of its 1,700 employees. Chief executive John Weston said: 'Regrettably it has been concluded that our regional jet business is no longer viable in this environment.' The other jobs will go at Chad-derton (299), Prestwick (219), Samlesbury (140), and Filton (18). BAE will take a £250m exceptional pre-tax charge in its 2001 accounts to cover the closure of the business.