Airbus increases A320 rate, adjusts A330 for NEO transition

Toulouse, France – Airbus has decided to further increase the production rate for its successful A320 family to 50 aircraft per month from Q1 2017, matching market demand. Additionally, Airbus is adjusting the A330 production rate to six a month from Q1 2016 as it transitions towards the A330neo.

 

“As an aircraft manufacturer, it is our role, for our employees, partners, customers, and investors to anticipate market demands whilst delivering on orders and managing revenues,” said Didier Evrard, executive vice president Programs. “Given the success of the A320 family, both CEO and NEO, we work closely with our supply chain, assess our manufacturing capabilities and decide on the most appropriate rate. On widebodies we are adjusting A330 production in preparation for transition to NEO while in parallel the A350 XWB is on a steep ramp-up.”

 

With more than 11,500 Airbus single aisle aircraft sold and more than 6,400 delivered to 317 operators, the A320 family includes the A319, A320 and A321.

 

Airbus has the A330, the larger A350 XWB, and the double deck A380. Together, the aircraft seat from 250 to more than 500 passengers.