Airbus Expands Global Reach Amid Tense Trade Circles

Airbus opens second assembly line in China amid US-China trade tensions

Airbus (AIR.PA) said on Wednesday it had opened a second assembly line in China, increasing manufacturing capacity for its best-selling A320neo family of single-aisle jets. The new line completes a jigsaw of 10 global final assembly lines that Airbus says will be involved in a production drive, including two each in the US and China. The second Chinese line in the port city of Tianjin near Beijing is set to be fully operational in early 2026, th…

Airbus opens second jet assembly line in China as it targets production growth

Airbus has launched a new assembly line in Tianjin, China. This expansion increases manufacturing capacity for its popular A320neo jets. The new line will be fully operational by early 2026. This move supports Airbus's goal to produce 75 A320-family aircraft monthly by 2027. The company aims to enhance flexibility and meet global demand.

Airbus opens second jet assembly line in China

BEIJING/PARIS (Reuters) -Airbus said on Wednesday it had opened a second assembly line in China, increasing manufacturing capacity for its best-selling A320neo family of single-aisle jets. The European planemaker’s 10th final assembly line globally, located in the port city of Tianjin near Beijing, is set to be fully operational in early 2026. Its inauguration comes just over a week after Airbus opened a second final assembly line in Mobile, Ala…

Airbus Expands Global Reach Amid Tense Trade Circles

Airbus is increasing its global manufacturing capabilities by opening a second line in Tianjin, China, while navigating complex trade relations. This expansion, following recent developments in Alabama, aims to bolster Airbus's production of A320neo jets even as it maintains strategic relations with both China and the U.S.

Airbus opens second A320 Family Final Assembly Line in China

BEIJING, Oct 22 : Airbus opened its second Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the A320 Family aircraft in Tianjin on Wednesday, a testimony of the plane manufacturer’s confidence in the prospering Chinese aviation market and the strong and solid capabilities of its supply chain. This milestone follows an earlier agreement signed in April 2023 by Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and the Tianjin Free Trade Zone Investment Co and Aviation Industry Corporation…