Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Over the span of a day, 20 Atlanta-based STEAM students from Carver High School flew to Mobile, visited Flight Works Alabama, and were given a VIP tour of Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility before flying back home with an abundance of aerospace experiences and memories. Most of the students had never […]
Spirit Airlines has commemorated the delivery of its 200th Airbus aircraft directly delivered from Airbus to the airline. The aircraft is an A320neo assembled in Mobile, Alabama. Spirit began to transition to an all Airbus fleet in 2004 and completed the transition in 2006. Today, the airline’s fleet stands at […]
During the recent legislative session, Airbus hosted a reception in Montgomery for state and local elected officials, community leaders and education partners. Members from the Airbus team in Mobile attended and shared information about workforce development pathways, new initiatives implemented to educate youth about career opportunities at Airbus in STEAM, […]
On December 1 at Mobile Chamber’s 8th Annual State of the Economy, Airbus was named Manufacturer of the Year. The event was attended by more than 300 community and business leaders from across the region. Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility Vice President and GM Daryl Taylor accepted the award on behalf […]
On September 14, the U.S. Manufacturing Facility celebrated seven years of aircraft production in Alabama. Initially designed to accommodate one A320 Family final assembly line, the site is now home to a second assembly line (A220 Family). Airbus recently announced the future construction of a third assembly line to build […]
Recently, Airbus was listed among the top 15 best employers in Alabama by Forbes. Companies were selected based on attributes including fair pay, safe working conditions and inclusive culture. Read more at AL.com
To mark 100 days to go before The World Games 2022 begin, today officials from the Games and Airbus announced they are partnering with Team Red, White and Blue for “The World Games 2022 Old Glory Relay presented by Airbus.” The relay is an epic journey where military veterans will […]
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) leaders announced today the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured in Mobile, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia. Introduced in September 2021, the LMXT is Lockheed Martin’s offering for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y “Bridge Tanker” Program competition. “Establishing this production work in Alabama and Georgia confirms […]
Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama brings people together to build homes, communities and hope, by working to help families achieve affordable homeownership. Team Mobile was grateful for the opportunity to work with other volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Turns out it’s not just world-class commercial jet aircraft that we […]
Air travel is on the rise! United Airlines recently ordered 70 Airbus A320s, which is good news for the Final Assembly Line in Mobile. Alabama Public Radio reports: “The great news is we got through 2020 without a reduction of workforce,” Airbus Vice President Daryl Taylor said. “So, we had […]
