Airbus converts Broughton A380 plant for A321 production

Airbus is committing £150 million to transform its former Airbus A380 wing facility in Broughton, Wales, into a dedicated manufacturing line for the A321 aircraft. This strategic investment reflects Airbus’s ambition to bolster industrial capacity and satisfy growing demand within the A320 family. The conversion project anticipates completion by December of this year, marking a significant shift in operations at the site. Specifically, the new production line will focus entirely on assembling A321 models. This expansion underscores Airbus's continued commitment to meeting market needs with efficient and scalable production capabilities.