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 […]
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Airbus celebrates seven years of single aisle aircraft production in Alabama
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 […]
Forbes lists Airbus among Alabama’s Best Employers in 2022
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
Airbus sponsors Old Glory Relay for World Games
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 […]
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 […]