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 […]
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LMXT Strategic Tanker Locations Announced
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 […]
Team Mobile lends a hand to Habitat for Humanity
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 […]
United Airlines Jet Purchase: Good News For Mobile FAL
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 […]
Mobile Wins Million Dollar Federal Grant
Airbus, in partnership with United Airlines, Austal USA and the University of South Alabama, wrote a letter in support of Mobile’s application for a million dollar grant which could bring non-stop flights between Mobile Regional Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport. The Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant award […]
First Graduates of FP9 Begin Career at Airbus
The first graduating class of FlightPath9 has completed their course of study and entered the workforce at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility. FlightPath9 is a workforce training program designed to provide high school seniors the skills and foundation needed for a career in aerospace. The training program was created by […]
Women engineer the future at Airbus
Access the Bay Magazine recently featured two of our Designated Airworthiness Engineers, Michele Dedic and Dana Eberly, two members of Team Mobile who help to ensure that the Airbus certification specifications are met. Both women are also dedicated to encouraging young women to get involved with STEM. According to Michele, “Nothing is more […]
Airbus Mobile FAL Named 2020 Innovator of the Year
We are proud to announce that we have been honored by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce as the 2020 Innovator of the Year. This has been a challenging year for everyone due to the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Our production and engineering teams put their technical expertise to […]
Mobile FAL delivers 200th #A320
We’ve delivered our 200th #A320 Family member produced in Mobile, Alabama to American Airlines. The A321neo joins one of the youngest fleets in the region, building on the airline’s focus on fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft. Congratulations to the A320 team for achieving another historic milestone!
Airbus Aircraft Challenge Debuts at B.C. Rain HS
The Airbus team offered support and expertise to Mobile County Public Schools, B.C. Rain High School to help students at B.C. Rain’s Aviation and Aerospace Academy build an airplane from the ground up: one thought to be the first in the state built by high school students. A total of about 75 […]