Airbus is doubling down on its presence in the Chinese mainland with a brand-new assembly line in Tianjin! 🌏 The European aviation giant just inaugurated its second A320-family aircraft production hub in the bustling port city, signaling a major bet on China's booming aviation sector.
🚀 'China's market is soaring, and we're here to grow with it,' Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told CGTN. With the country's latest Five-Year Plan fueling infrastructure upgrades and travel demand, Airbus plans to ramp up production to meet orders from Chinese airlines and beyond. The move comes as global air travel rebounds post-pandemic, with Asia leading the charge.
🛠️ Fun fact: Tianjin's first Airbus assembly line, opened in 2008, has already delivered over 600 planes! This expansion cements China's role as a key player in global aviation manufacturing. Will Boeing catch up? 👀 Stay tuned!
