# Airbus to build second assembly plant in Mobile for A220

Airbus announced plans to build a new assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama, to produce A220 aircraft, adjacent to its existing factory, with construction expected to begin in 2019 and first delivery in 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-11-20
- Where: Mobile, Alabama, United States
- Starts operating: 2020
- Status: announced
- Products: A220 aircraft
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Airbus](https://endata.com/companies/1653.md)
- [HPM](https://endata.com/companies/35592.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [assemblymag.com](https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/94568-airbus-to-build-second-assembly-plant-in-mobile), 2018-11-20: "We are ready to begin construction on Airbus' next industrial facility in the U.S., and expand our current operations in Mobile."
- [designdevelopmenttoday.com](https://www.designdevelopmenttoday.com/industries/aerospace/news/21039588/airbus-announces-new-factory-to-fill-jet-orders), 2019-01-04: "Construction on the plant will begin later this month, the company said."

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