The BBC reports Rushmoor Borough Council has given the green light to aerospace firm Gulfstream have been for the purpose-built centre at TAG Farnborough Airport.

Construction is expected to start this April, with workshops and a hangar for 13 jets anticipated to open by June the following year.

Among the new roles recruited for the new centre will be 350 engineers and 150 office staff.

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