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.
Airbus Begins U.S. A220 Production
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus has officially started production of the A220 aircraft in Mobile, Alabama, marking its second U.S. manufacturing line.
- This strategic expansion aims to bolster Airbus's global industrial base and compete more effectively with rival Boeing, especially as Boeing integrates Embraer.
- The first U.S.-built A220, an A220-300 for Delta Air Lines, is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2020.
- The Mobile factory will create 400 new jobs and is expected to produce between 40 and 50 A220 aircraft annually by the middle of the next decade.
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