Airbus starts wing facility extension in Belfast for A220 production
Airbus has started construction on a 6,221 sq m extension at its Belfast wing facility, part of a multi-million-pound investment. The project will support A220 production ramp-up to 13 aircraft per month by 2028, with completion scheduled for the first half of 2028.
Value
$200.7M (150.0M GBP)
Capacity
6,221 sq m extension; A220 production ramp-up to 13 aircraft per month by 2028
ProductsA220 wingsadvanced composite structures
“Enhancing our wing facilities is a direct investment in the future of A220 wing production here in Belfast, building the capacity required to meet the growing demand for this aircraft.”airbus.com
- 5 sources
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- aerospacetestinginternational.comAirbus to expand Broughton wing factory for A321 production | Aerospace Testing InternationalBen Sampson
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