Airbus, one of the world's leading commercial aircraft manufacturers, is preparing to increase production of its A320 family jets in the United States. The company will open a second final assembly line (FAL) at its facility in Mobile, Alabama, starting operations in October 2025. This move is aimed at meeting rising global demand for single-aisle aircraft, especially in North America.

The expansion is expected to double the plant's capacity for assembling A320 family aircraft. Airbus plans to deliver 75 A320-family aircraft per month by 2027 and estimates that about 1,000 new jobs will be created in the Mobile area as a result of this growth. Most of these positions will be skilled manufacturing roles.

The additional assembly line will add over a million square feet of production space and supporting structures at the Brookley Aeroplex site. Distributing final assembly across more locations helps Airbus absorb disruptions and strengthens local supply chains in the US, which could reduce both shipping time and costs for large components.