As part of a plan to produce 63 A320 family aircraft per month in 2021, Airbus announced that the company will expand its footprint in the U.S. by increasing the production rate of aircraft at its Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, to seven per month by the beginning of next year. This increase, and continued recruiting for the A220 manufacturing team, will result in a further 275 jobs added at the Alabama-based facility over the next year.
Airbus Investment in Mobile Surpasses $1 Billion
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus will increase its A320 family aircraft production at its Mobile, Alabama facility to seven per month by early 2021, adding 275 new jobs.
- This expansion includes a $40 million investment for an additional support hangar, bringing Airbus's total investment in Mobile to over $1 billion.
- The growth in Mobile highlights Airbus's extensive industrial footprint in the U.S., contributing significantly to American aerospace through job creation and community development initiatives.
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