Airbus plans to bring an additional plant into service in 2031 in France, near Toulouse, to manufacture engine pylons. The site is expected to employ 3,500 people, the European aircraft manufacturer detailed on Tuesday. Airbus has 14,660 aircraft in service worldwide. It is aiming for a production record in 2026, after the one set in 2019, the year it delivered 863 aircraft.
A public consultation and debate procedure is being launched on November 24. It is intended to allow local residents and stakeholders to give their views.
This location responds to demand for new aircraft that continues to grow. The group's order book is approaching 27,000 aircraft. Demand is driven mainly by the very strong commercial success of the A320 single-aisle family.
According to AFP, the urban Toulouse site can no longer increase its capacity. The group is therefore preparing an additional plant to support the production ramp-up.