Airbus has launched a second final assembly line for its A320 family aircraft in Tianjin, reinforcing its long-term commitment to China and stepping up global production capacity for its best-selling narrowbody jets.
The new line, located within the existing Airbus Tianjin site, is part of the European aerospace giant’s strategy to meet soaring global demand, especially from the rapidly growing Asian aviation market. This expansion doubles the site’s assembly capacity and aligns with Airbus’s goal of producing 75 A320 family jets per month by 2026.
“The second line marks a new chapter in Airbus China cooperation,” said Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury at the opening ceremony. “It enhances our ability to deliver efficiently and locally to Chinese and regional customers.”
Since opening its first Chinese final assembly line in 2008, Airbus has delivered over 600 aircraft from Tianjin. The new facility will begin delivering aircraft by early 2026 and is expected to play a key role in reducing production bottlenecks across the company’s global assembly network.
The move also highlights China’s growing role not only as a key market for commercial aviation, but also as a strategic partner in Airbus’s global supply and manufacturing chain.
Boeing, Airbus’s main rival, continues to face challenges in ramping up production and rebuilding trust in the Chinese market, giving Airbus a potential edge as airline demand rebounds post pandemic.
source: aerotime.aero