Airbus is marking the 10th anniversary of the first aircraft delivery from the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama.
The facility delivered Airbus’ first U.S.-assembled aircraft, an A321 affectionately known as “BluesMobile,” to JetBlue on April 25, 2016. Since then, the facility has delivered more than 600 aircraft to customers across the U.S. and Latin America and its operations continue to grow.
“As we look back over the last 10 years, we’re reminded the delivery of our first aircraft was a defining moment, not only for Airbus but also the City of Mobile, the State of Alabama and the U.S.,” said Daryl Taylor, SVP of Commercial Aircraft Operations in the U.S…