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Airbus to invest $200 million converting former A380 wing factory for A321neo production

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Airbus is converting its disused A380 wing-production facility in Broughton, UK, into a dedicated A321neo line in an investment exceeding $200 million (£150 million). The move adds capacity as Airbus works to address the A321neo backlog and reach a production rate of 75 aircraft per month.

Discovered 2026-09-21T22:50:06.554377-07:00 | 2026-09-21T22:50:06.554377-07:00

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  • The conversion directs more than $200 million into A321neo capacity, reinforcing the aircraft’s central role in Airbus’ commercial portfolio.
  • Reusing the Broughton facility gives Airbus additional production infrastructure as it works toward a monthly rate of 75 aircraft and seeks to reduce its backlog.

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