TIANJIN – European aircraft manufacturer Airbus opened its first safety promotion center in China on Tuesday at its Tianjin facilities. This initiative is part of Airbus’ global efforts to bolster safety culture within the company and raise safety awareness across the aviation industry.
George Xu, Airbus executive vice president and CEO of Airbus China, emphasized that the center would enhance understanding of aviation safety and help implement effective safety measures. Xu also highlighted Airbus’ ongoing commitment to China, with efforts to expand production capacity in Tianjin to meet growing market demand.
Airbus has been deepening its industrial presence in China, having signed multiple cooperation agreements at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, focusing on customer service, sustainable development, and innovation.
As of October 2024, Airbus Tianjin has delivered over 750 A320 Family aircraft, 16 A330 aircraft, and 24 A350 aircraft, with around one-third of Airbus aircraft operated by Chinese airlines coming from Tianjin. To further meet rising demand, the second A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Airbus Tianjin is under construction and is expected to be operational by early 2026.
Airbus has also been expanding its cooperation with Chinese suppliers, such as AVIC XAT, which provides wings for the A320 Family, enhancing the efficiency of Airbus’ production processes. The company now relies on approximately 200 Chinese suppliers to support its commercial aircraft production.
Xu emphasized that the Chinese supply chain is integral to the global aviation industry, highlighting Airbus’ commitment to further expanding its industrial footprint in China and supporting the development of the country’s aviation industry.