Airbus invests £150 million in Broughton A321 wing line
Airbus is converting its former A380 wing facility at Broughton into an A321 wing line and says it created around 480 jobs at the site in 2026.
Airbus Broughton A321 Wing Line
Airbus is converting Broughton's former A380 wing-production building into an A321 wing line.[1]
Current position
Airbus committed £150 million to the A321 line conversion as part of its production ramp-up.
Benefits
- The £150 million conversion will install six production jigs, an equipping line and paint facilities for A321 wings.
- Airbus says it created around 480 Broughton jobs in 2026, including 250 positions in the refurbished factory.