That suggests a buoyant sector with engineering companies like Bombardier, Wrightbus and FG Wilson all doing well.

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He has a TF-51 Mustang nicknamed "La Pistolera, " three more Bearcats, an FG-1D Corsair 29 and a British Spitfire.

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She said she had received a written guarantee from FG Wilson that it still had a long-term commitment to Northern Ireland.

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The council areas showing the highest percentage increase over the year to February 2013 were Larne, 24.8%, probably reflecting the lay-offs at FG Wilson, Magherafelt, 16.1%, and Ards, 11.3%.

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Now, Fusion Garage tells us that JooJoo units are actually in Los Angeles, where they've just been released from a paperwork-related customs delay, and that the "absolute worst case" is that they'll arrive to customers via overnight shipping on April 2nd, although FG is hoping for the 1st.

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