AN MP has spoken of his disappointment after an announcement from a major aircraft firm that it is to stop making one of its flagship models.

Airbus announced on Thursday that the production of their ‘superjumbo’, the A380, will end completely in 2021.

Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami said: "The news is obviously disappointing.

"The A380 is an iconic aircraft that has been a big part of this area’s most recent history.

"I remember the excitement surrounding it when it did a fly-over and when the first wings were sent to Mostyn Docks.

“It is therefore a big blow for the area, but a blow that is somewhat softened with the increased orders of the A330 and the A350.

"I know Airbus have been moving employees from the A380 programme for some time and they have stated that they will do their utmost to redeploy employees where they can so I hope job losses will be kept to a minimum.

“A big problem for this area is that we have a great big specifically designed factory that I’d hate to see become empty.

"The current orders still need to be finished and I hope Airbus will find other means for the factory before 2021”