Airbus Converts Ex-A380 Wing Facility To Support A321neo Ramp Up

Broughton A321 wing facility

Production of A321 wings is now underway in Broughton, Wales.

Credit: Airbus
Airbus says it is investing £150 million ($200 million) on converting a former A380 wing facility at its site in Broughton, Wales, to build wings for the A321neo. Jerome Blandin, Airbus' head of wing, said the investment underpins Airbus’ global ramp up towards rate 75. “Once completed, the facility...
Victoria Moores

Victoria Moores joined Air Transport World as our London-based European Editor/Bureau Chief on 18 June 2012. Victoria has nearly 20 years’ aviation industry experience, spanning airline ground operations, analytical, journalism and communications roles.

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