Airbus has officially opened its second modernised A320-family final assembly line (FAL) at the Jean-Luc Lagardère facility in Toulouse, strengthening its ability to meet growing demand for single-aisle aircraft and support future production increases.
The new line was inaugurated by Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury and Lars Wagner, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, alongside French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot, Airbus executives and employees.
Faury described the opening as a significant milestone for the company’s commercial aircraft division. He said the facility would provide the flexibility and capacity needed to support strong demand for the A321neo while helping Airbus progress towards its target of producing 75 A320 Family aircraft per month. He added that the new line would work alongside Airbus’ assembly sites in Hamburg, Mobile and Tianjin to maintain high-quality aircraft deliveries for customers worldwide.
The launch follows recent production expansions in Mobile, United States, and Tianjin, China. With the new Toulouse line now operational, Airbus has completed its plan to establish ten final assembly lines for the A320 Family across its global manufacturing network by 2026.
The network now comprises four assembly lines in Hamburg, two in Mobile, two in Tianjin and two in Toulouse. Airbus said this global footprint is designed to support increasing production rates while providing greater operational resilience and efficiency.
Located within the former A380 Jean-Luc Lagardère building, the new facility sits alongside the first Toulouse A320 Family line, which opened in July 2023. The site makes use of existing infrastructure while incorporating advanced manufacturing technologies, including digital production controls, automated logistics systems and robotics. These features are intended to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and enhance workstation ergonomics.
The first assembly line currently employs around 700 people. As the second line gradually reaches full production capacity, the combined workforce at the Jean-Luc Lagardère site is expected to grow to nearly 1,500 employees, further reinforcing Toulouse’s role as a key hub in Airbus’ global manufacturing network.
