Commercial Aircraft in the U.S.
Airbus’ diverse product line includes everything from passenger jetliners to freighters and private jets. With each of the company’s aircraft family boasting cutting-edge design, superior comfort and unparalleled efficiency, they are setting the standard for the modern aviation industry.
No matter who is flying, whether it is VIPs or government officials, frequent-flying business passengers or vacationers jetting off for a well-deserved break, passengers can relax knowing that every aspect of an Airbus aircraft has been designed to be as comfortable, efficient and innovative as possible – creating pleasant environments for passengers, pilots and crew.
Ranging in size from 100-seat jetliners to the double-deck A380 that is capable of transporting more than 850 passengers, the total versatility of Airbus’ product line allows it to offer a variety of tailored solutions to meet the needs of any airline and their market – from low-cost and full-service carriers to the air freight and VIP transport segments – while continuously ensuring the very best in efficiency and experience.
North American airlines have ordered more than 2,500 commercial aircraft for their domestic and international passenger services, along with the transport of cargo and freight. Looking to the future, it is anticipated that North American carriers will require approximately 5,600 additional aircraft in the coming decades.
In meeting this demand, Airbus opened its first commercial aircraft production site in the United States in 2015. The U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama is a $600 million, 53-acre site that produces A320 Family aircraft. With a partnership between Airbus and Bombardier cemented in mid-2018, Mobile also is where the final assembly line for A220 Family aircraft destined for U.S. markets is located – further strengthening Airbus’ presence in the United States and the overall U.S. aerospace industry.
The U.S. Airbus Engineering Center also in located in Mobile, which officially opened in 2007. This operation is responsible for the design and engineering of cabin and cargo interior elements for Airbus’ aircraft.
Airbus’ first U.S. design and engineering center opened in Wichita, Kansas in 2002. Based at Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus, engineers at the Airbus Engineering Center support ongoing activity for the company’s single-aisle and widebody jetliners.
The Airbus Training Center in Miami, Florida offers a range of full-flight simulators and computer-based training programs, hosting each year some 1,500 air crew members from Airbus customer airlines. Based at a separate facility in Miami is Airbus’ Latin America and Caribbean sales and marketing teams.
Denver, Colorado is home to the second customized Airbus training facility in the United States. This state-of-the-art, 38,000-square-foot complex offers pilot training for the A320 Family aircraft. In 2018, the Denver facility began operating the first A320neo full flight simulator in the Americas – and at full capacity, the center will operate six full flight simulators.
Airbus Americas, Inc. headquarters is located in Herndon, Virginia, where more than 200 people work in sales, marketing, communications, procurement and service for Airbus commercial customers in the U.S. and Canada. In Ashburn, Virginia, Satair (formerly the Airbus Spares Center) ships aircraft parts, tools and sections to customers in the Americas 24 hours a day, sourcing from a $200 million inventory of some 70,000 part numbers.
Near these Virginia facilities are the Washington, D.C. offices of Airbus. Airbus Americas’ Safety and Technical Affairs and Government Relations departments are co-located there, both liaising directly with U.S. federal organizations and agencies. Also in Washington is the Airbus Experience Center. Opened in 2016, the facility is a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibits highlighting the extensive role Airbus holds in the U.S. aerospace and defense industries.
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