Airbus begins expanding Belfast site to allow higher A220 wing output

Airbus is undertaking a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, specifically designed to increase the production capacity for Airbus’s A220 twinjet aircraft. Construction has begun on an extension of the A220 wing plant, intended to facilitate a planned build rate of thirteen aircraft per month by 2028. This move represents a strategic shift as Airbus now manages composite wing manufacture for the A220 following the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems' work packages within the program. The expansion underscores Airbus’ commitment to bolstering A220 output and meeting anticipated market demand. This investment will solidify Belfast’s role as a key center for A220 component manufacturing.