An Interview with Barry Eccleston, President, Airbus Americas
I had the opportunity this morning to speak with Barry Eccleston, President, Airbus Americas, at the dedication of their new facility in Mobile, Alabama. Views: 9
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Photos of Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mobile
The new Airbus facility in Mobile begins with the Transshipment center, at which parts are received into the final assembly line. Most are delivered by ship, and trucked from the deep water port of Mobile 3 miles away to the…
Airbus Press Conference on Dedication of New Mobile Assembly Plant
Fabrice Bregier, Allan McArtor, and Barry Eccleston spoke to the press prior to the dedication of the new Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mobile Alabama. Their remarks can be heard here: Views: 7
Airbus Formally Opens Final Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama
Airbus has formally opened its final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama, and conducted a media tour on Sunday 13 September before the formal opening ceremony tomorrow. The facility is impressive, and has the capability to build eight narrow-body aircraft per…
A320neo LEAP news
It might come as a surprise to many to know the LEAP-powered A320neo is already doing tests outside Europe. The aircraft is now in Bolivia. This comes after flying into French Guiana on September 9. It looks like Airbus has…
A330 progress
Late last week Airbus announced that it had started cutting metal for the first A330neo. Airbus’ statement was: The first A330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first ‘cutting of metal’ underway at…