Overview

• More than 3,000 fitters and engineers plan walkouts on Sept 2–3 and 10–11, with further dates from Sept 15 varying by shift patterns.
• The action covers Broughton in north Wales and Filton near Bristol, where wings are made for A320, A330, A350 and the A400M.
• Unite seeks an inflation‑adjusted pay rise that reflects specialised skills after UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, and says it remains ready to talk.
• Airbus says it has tabled a competitive 2025 offer following pay rises of over 20% in the past three years plus a £2,644 April bonus.
• The union warns of wing production and delivery delays, while Airbus says it is not currently concerned about year‑end deliveries.