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Airbus production facility expansions

Overview

Airbus is implementing several facility expansions to increase production capacity for its aircraft families.

In Toulouse, France, the company has opened a second A320 family assembly line at the Jean-Luc Lagardère site. This expansion, utilizing a former A380 hangar, aims to increase monthly deliveries to 75 aircraft by the end of 2027, driven by demand for the A321neo. The project is expected to eventually staff approximately 1,500 workers.

In Belfast, Northern Ireland, Airbus has begun constructing a 6,221 square meter extension to its wing manufacturing facility. This investment supports a production ramp-up for the A220 aircraft, targeting 13 aircraft per month by 2028. The expansion includes new advanced composite capabilities, specialized tooling, and modernized infrastructure to support the site’s role as the exclusive global manufacturer for A220 wings.

Entities

Spirit AeroSystems · Anthony Rouse · A321neo · Jean‑Luc Lagardère plant · Belfast

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Airbus begins Belfast facility expansion for A220 production

    Airbus has started a multi-million-pound expansion of its Belfast wing facility to increase A220 production capacity to 13 aircraft per month by 2028.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Airbus expands A320 assembly line at Toulouse plant

    Airbus opened a second A320 assembly line in Toulouse, targeting 75 monthly deliveries by 2027 and adding up to 1,500 jobs, while noting supply‑chain risks.

Sources

a21.com.mx · avitrader.com