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Airbus Begins U.S. A220 Production

Delta Air Lines will receive the first A220 built at the Airbus factory in Alabama. Airbus
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus has officially commenced production of the A220 aircraft at its new facility in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations.
  • The first U.S.-built A220, destined for Delta Air Lines, is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2020.
  • This strategic move strengthens Airbus's global industrial base, enhances its presence in the competitive U.S. market, and will create 400 additional jobs.
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Airbus has officially started production in the United States of the A220, the European conglomerate’s newest product entry in the battle to keep pace with arch-rival Boeing.

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