Image: Simple Flying. Airbus is making plans to leave the UK in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit, which could lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs. Over the weekend, BMW followed Airbus in warning about the consequences of Brexit uncertainty, saying the carmaker needed clarity on customs arrangements within months. Airbus provides update on impact of Brexit No Deal/Deal scenarios Toulouse, 21 June 2018 - Airbus has today published a risk assessment outlining the urgent risks to its business arising from the UK exiting the European Union without a withdrawal agreement. Airbus helps No 10 'make clear' impact of 'no-deal' Brexit Airbus SVP Katherine Bennett told Sky News the firm was 'happy' to help, as 'no deal' is potentially catastrophic for the company. Guillaume Faury, chief executive of pan-European aerospace business which makes its airliners’ wings at its plant in Broughton, North Wales, said there is a “short-term risk [that] no deal would cause a lot of disruption”. The time for diplomacy, it seems, is past.Responding to Airbus's statement, a government spokesperson said: "The UK is a world leader in aerospace. Airbus… So perhaps he's in a very good position to talk tough, without worrying whom he's upsetting in the process.Katherine Bennett, senior vice-president of Airbus in the UK, reinforced Mr Enders' message.Sony said it would transfer its European HQ from the UK to the Netherlands to avoid disruptions caused by Brexit.The gloves are off. They are wrong.
Responding to Airbus's statement, a government spokesperson said: "The UK is a world leader in aerospace. Tom Williams, chief operating officer of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, commented: “In any scenario, Brexit has severe negative consequences for the UK aerospace industry and Airbus in particular.
"We see great potential to improve and expand our operations in the UK this year." "Mr Enders said that while the world's second-largest aerospace group could not "pick up and move our large UK factories to other parts of the world immediately", Airbus could be "forced to redirect future investments in the event of a no-deal Brexit".Opposition to Brexit from Airbus is not new. Airbus SE Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said the latest Brexit deal between Britain and European Union should pave the way for the aerospace giant to … Be in the know.It highlighted apparent comments from CEO Guillaume Faury, said to have been made at their recent Innovation Days event in Toulouse. Airbus say they have not changed their stance on Brexit. We are still seeking clarity, while preparing for a no deal Brexit.Airbus, one of the most vocal critics of the UK government’s handling of Brexit, have been accused of making an about turn.
Providing commentary for outlets including the BBC, CNBC, and others, she works closely with IATA, AviaDev and various airlines and suppliers to get the inside track on the global marketplace.Sign up to our daily aviation news digest. Airbus Brexit threat 'simply not credible' says local MP in slamming statement on Bristol firm 'They just asked for money to invest in Filton, this threat is not credible', says Jack Lopresti Share Other countries would "love" to build the aircraft wings currently made at Broughton.Meanwhile, Tom Enders is due to leave his job in April.