Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility
JetSMART, the South American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) operating in Chile, Argentina and Peru, has taken delivery of its first A320neo produced in Airbus’ U.S.-based manufacturing site in Mobile, Alabama. The airline is the first South American carrier to take delivery of an aircraft produced at the site. “We proudly welcome […]
AlabamaWorks recently interviewed several Airbus team members about their experience working for Airbus in Mobile. One of those interviews was with Cheryll Reed, a Flightline Avionics Technician who plays a key role in ensuring safe, quality aircraft are delivered from our U.S. Manufacturing Facility. To view current job openings with […]
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Volaris has taken delivery of an A320neo from Airbus’ U.S.-based production facility in Mobile, Alabama. The airline is the first non U.S.-based airline to take delivery of an aircraft produced at the site. With this aircraft, Volaris — Latin America’s largest A320neo Family operator — will expand […]
Airbus recently celebrated the production of Delta Air Lines’ 100th U.S.-made Airbus A320 Family aircraft at the manufacturer’s facility in Mobile, Alabama. On hand for the occasion were executives from Airbus and Delta Air Lines; U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) representing the people of Alabama; […]
Airbus Americas Chairman & CEO Jeff Knittel received French Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Philippe Etienne and German Ambassador to the U.S., Her Excellency Emily Margarethe Haber in Mobile to learn more about U.S. manufacturing at Airbus and the unique partnership between Airbus, local elected officials and the business […]
Two of our Airbus team members have been recognized for their outstanding work professionally and in our community. Bettsie Norton, Chief of Staff, was recently named a 2022 Woman of Impact. The award recognizes the personal and professional accomplishments of Alabama women whose powerful contributions have moved the needle across […]
Parents, students and teachers: Do you know someone in high school who’s interested in aviation manufacturing? Please share this learning opportunity. Airbus and Snap-On have partnered with Faulkner Career Tech Center and Bishop State Community College to bring the Aviation Manufacturing Technology short certificate program to high school students. High […]
FlightPath9 (FP9) trainees completed their training and became Airbus apprentices as they began their apprenticeships at the Mobile U.S. Manufacturing Site. Flight Works Alabama’s FP9 is a pre-employment training program designed to prepare early career and high school students for aviation manufacturing jobs. Airbus partnered with the State of Alabama, […]
Today Airbus held an event in Mobile announcing the increase of capacity at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility with the building of a new Final Assembly Line (FAL), expected to break ground in Q1 2023 and include the hiring of 1,000 new employees. In addition to the new assembly line, Airbus […]
Representatives from Airbus Employee Resource Groups attended the Community Foundation of South Alabama’s annual luncheon, Mar. 18. The lunch serves as a milestone in the Foundation’s yearly campaign to support non-profits, corporate investors, and individual investors in the coastal Alabama region. For 45 years, the Foundation has awarded over 450 philanthropic […]
