Airbus has named Birmingham-based HPM to act as the program manager for the planning, design and construction of our new A220 assembly line in Mobile. Made in Alabama reports: In this role, HPM will be responsible for managing all aspects of the design and construction of the new facility. It will also […]
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Family Day 2018 Held in Doyle Park
On a recent Sunday afternoon, about 400 Airbus Mobile team members and family members gathered in Doyle Park, near the A320 production facility, for Family Day 2018. Baskets were shot. Footballs were tossed. Soccer balls were kicked. And slides were slid upon, much to the delight of attendees both young […]
The Christening of Flight Works Alabama
We’re very proud to be a part of Flight Works Alabama, an facility that will both inspire and educate people in their pursuit of aviation careers. Business Alabama recently reported on the groundbreaking ceremony and future plans for Flight Works: “Success for Airbus, and any company, means we can’t just look […]
Airbus Alabama: We Make Pink Fly!
Along with their colleagues at Engineering and Defense & Space, members of the Airbus Mobile Final Assembly Line raised more than $5,360 for the American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease and work for a cure.
Airbus Alabama Employees Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
We had another occasion to be proud of our community involvement, as members of the Airbus Mobile Final Assembly Line recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to help build an affordable home for a family in need. Habitat for Humanity helps families become homeowners, with a strong focus on strength, stability and self-reliance. […]
The Airbus/Bombardier Partnership: “A Natural Fit”
Airbus and Bombardier Inc. formed a partnership to bring together Airbus’ global reach and scale with Bombardier’s newest, state-of-the-art jet aircraft family. Philippe Balducchi, CEO of the Airbus Bombardier Partnership, recently took some time to reflect on the “natural fit” of this remarkable partnership. Mike Richardson of Aerospace Manufacturing Magazine met with Mr. Balducchi, […]
Airbus Alabama Celebrates ISO14001 Certification Milestone
The ISO 14001 certification is a voluntary internationally recognized standard which sets out the criteria for an effective environment management system. This recognition brings the Mobile Final Assembly Line in line with 56,000 colleagues in 20 sites across 7 countries, and shows our commitment to sustainability throughout the aircraft’s lifecycle.
Mobile FAL and Mobile Engineering Volunteers Join Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup
The 31st annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup was held Saturday, September 15th across Mobile and Baldwin counties. Airbus volunteers acted as Recycling Coordinators at McNally Park and May Day Park (Dap. Our job was to separate plastics and aluminum to reduce landfill disposal. Alabama’s largest one-day volunteer event, Coastal Cleanup removes tons […]
The Amazing Rivalry Between the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737
One of the most popular airliners in the world, the Airbus A320 is rapidly catching up to Boeing’s 737 as the best selling aircraft of all time. Business Insider reports on “how the Airbus A320 family became the Boeing 737’s greatest foe”: Through the end of August, Boeing has sold a […]
Embry-Riddle to Team with Airbus, Flightworks
In partnership with Airbus Alabama, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will offer its award-winning educational programs at Flight Works Alabama. Markets Insider reports: Promoting career advancement and upward mobility for Airbus employees and other Mobile-area professionals as well as first-time college students and high school students engaged in a dual-enrollment program will be […]