Employment within the aerospace sector on the Island is up by six per cent compared to a year ago.
21 businesses on the Island employ 881 engineers and support staff – that’s 38 per cent more than when the cluster was launched in 2006.
Manufacturing is one of government’s key priorities in its Vision2020 strategy with £1 million being spent on a new engineering training centre.
Economic Development Minister John Shimmin says it’s positive news for the Island:
Liverpool yacht race finishes in Douglas today
Yachts from Merseyside will be arriving in Douglas today at the end of an annual race.
Commissioners give Ramsey some TLC
Ramsey Commissioners say workers have been out and about this week making sure the town looks its best.
Suspected chemical munition means Derbyhaven remains closed
Experts from the UK will assess a chemical incident at Ronaldsway airport today.
Roads closed and bus routes changed for Parish Walk today
One of the Island's biggest annual sporting events is underway today.
Minister defends admission prices to MNH attractions
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says the cost of getting into the Island's historic sites is up to Manx National Heritage.
Thie Clag cafe up for rent
Could you run a business in the former Nurse's Home on Westmoreland Road?
Minimum wage changes on the way?
The government says it's planning changes to the way the minimum wage is calculated from next year.
Gas prices to rise by 5.3 per cent from July
Gas prices are due to rise by more than five per cent in less than a fortnight's time.
