Airbus opens new jet assembly line in China


Airbus said it remains committed to its “in China, for China” strategy, a key initiative that helps strengthen the resilience of its supply chain. — Xinhua

TIANJIN: European aircraft manufacturer Airbus inaugurated on Wednesday its latest final assembly line for the A320 aircraft family in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, the second of its kind in both China and Asia, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to the nation – its largest market.

With preparations for assembling its first single-aisle jet underway, the new facility aims to become fully operational by early 2026.

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