Airbus has announced the commissioning of its first A321, assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) in Tianjin, China. The A321 is scheduled for delivery for early 2023.
The FAL started work to become A321 capable in August 2022, and is the first major upgrade in the facility since 2008.
The breakthrough not only deepens the collaboration with China’s aviation industry, and but demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to enhance its long-term strategic partnership with China.
“Since we announced our plans to expand the capability of FAL Tianjin to A321 production last November, I am proud that the Airbus Tianjin team has successfully completed the relevant adaptation work on schedule by working closely with European experts and our suppliers to overcome the impact of COVID-19” said George Xu, Airbus Executive Vice President and Airbus China CEO.
Airbus has four A320 Family assembly facilities around the world: Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany; Tianjin, China; and Mobile, United States. By the end of 2022, all commercial aircraft assembly sites will be A321-capable, as part of the industrial strategy to de-risk the ramp up and to meet the rising share of A321 production.
