The North Wales factory that makes Airbus wings is rated as the firm's best site, and will retain wing design and final assembly.

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With the deal on hold, the European consortium that makes the Eurofighter is panting in the wings, proving that big-ticket arms sales are far from over.

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It also makes specialized metal parts used in the fuselage and wings of jet aircraft.

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