Airbus North America CEO on New Mobile Assembly Line and Doubling A320 Production

New Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama

• ✈️ Airbus North America is opening its third assembly line at its plant in Mobile, Alabama, dedicated to producing A320 aircraft.
• 🚀 This new line will enable Airbus to double its A320 production capacity in Mobile over time.
• 💡 The plant also has one line already operational for producing the A220 aircraft.

Supply Chain Improvements

• ⚙️ The global aviation supply chain, particularly for engines, has improved significantly due to focused efforts from Airbus and its suppliers.
• 🛠️ Recovery plans are in place to address the issue of aircraft being completed but awaiting engines, allowing them to be delivered and flown.

Demand for Premium Seats

• 💺 There is a growing demand from customers for premium seats and greater customization of these seats.
• 🌍 The A321 XLR aircraft, capable of long-haul continental flights, is seeing increased demand for more premium seating configurations.
• 📈 Meeting the future demand for premium travel is a key focus for Airbus and its customers.

Skilled Workforce in Alabama

• 🧑‍🏭 Airbus has a strong and confident outlook on the skilled workforce available in Alabama.
• 🤝 The community's support and robust workforce development programs, including hundreds of apprentice programs, have been crucial to the expansion.
• ✅ The success of the expansion is directly linked to the quality of the workforce in the region.