Airbus updates its aircraft production plans for 2021.
European manufacturer Airbus is updating its production rate planning for its A320 Family aircraft in response to the market environment.
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The new average production rates for the A320 Family will now lead to a gradual increase in production from the current rate of 40 per month to 43 in the third quarter and 45 in the fourth quarter of 2021. This latest production plan represents a slower increase than the previously planned 47 aircraft per month from July.
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The A220 monthly production rate will increase from four to five aircraft per month from the end of the first quarter of 2021, as previously planned.
Widebody aircraft production is expected to remain stable at current levels, with monthly production rates of around five and two for the A350 and A330, respectively. This decision postpones a possible rate increase for the A350 to a later stage.
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