Airbus eyes 2nd Mobile A320 line

MOBILE, Ala. - Airbus has confirmed to FOX10 News that it plans to build a second A320 assembly line in Mobile. The company released its first quarter report for 2022 that says it plans to increase its monthly production of the A320 to 75 aircraft a month in 2025, and Mobile is expected to play a major role. “Mobile will play a key role in Airbus’ plans to significantly increase global production rates in coming years,” said James Darcy, vice president of communications for Airbus. The company is expected to announce more details on the expansion in Mobile at a meeting on Monday. (Source: WALA, 05/04/22)  Mobile currently has two aircraft production lines at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, one for the A320 and one for the A220.