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22 September 2026 · FlintshireAirbus invests £150m at Broughton for A321 wing production
Airbus is reported to be converting the former A380 wing facility for an A321 line, completing by the end of 2026 with 480 new jobs.
Airbus was reported to be investing £150 million to convert the former A380 wing facility at Broughton to an A321 production line. Completion was reported for the end of 2026, with 480 new jobs. The full article is behind a paywall, so details here come from the published summary.
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Source: The Manufacturer. Last checked 12 October 2026. Details are as reported and may have changed.