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Airbus Opens Second A320 Assembly Line in Mobile to Double Local Capacity

The added line anchors AirbusU.S. ramp toward its 2027 A320 production goal.

Overview

  • Airbus says the new line effectively doubles A320-family output in Mobile and supports its plan to reach 75 aircraft per month globally by 2027.
  • The expansion adds about 1,000 jobs at the site, with total headcount expected to approach 3,000 as the ramp progresses.
  • New facilities include over a million square feet of double-bay A320 hangars, quad-bay A220 hangars, additional paint shops, a distribution center, and a welcome center.
  • State and local governments approved more than $51 million in tax incentives to support the project, according to local reporting.
  • Airbus executives joined Alabama leaders to mark the opening at a site that has delivered more than 600 aircraft since 2015.