Airbus announced that it has achieved design freeze on its next generation internal freighter, named Beluga. The newer, larger, aircraft is to be called the Beluga XL. You can see the original Beluga here, it is based on the A300. …
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
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…
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 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…