Airbus in the United States

A leading force in U.S. aviation & aerospace

As an essential part of the U.S. aerospace and aviation industries, Airbus makes significant contributions to the American economy through its investments, employment and manufacturing.

More than 5,000 employees work at Airbus in the U.S., where the company’s presence ranges from corporate offices and innovative think tanks, to engineering and training centers, to robotics and manufacturing, to maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. In addition to its growing aircraft manufacturing operations in Alabama, Airbus assembles and retrofits civil and military helicopters in Mississippi and produces satellites in Florida.

Additionally, as the largest export customer of the U.S. aerospace industry supports 275,000+ American jobs through its annual spending of $15 billion with more than 2,000 suppliers across 40+ states.

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A350-900 Airbus MSN002 world tour in Americas - arrival with pilot holding United States flag

Our impact

The contribution of Airbus business in the United States extends far beyond its employment of thousands of employees across the country.

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Annual spend

>$15 bn

in the U.S.
Driving employment

>5,000

Airbus employees in the U.S.
Jobs supported

>275,000

in the U.S.
Supporting national supply chain

>2,000

supplier companies in the U.S.

Our products & services

A growing array of Airbus business units and subsidiaries span the U.S., providing jobs, products and services to a myriad of aviation and aerospace interests.

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Commercial Aircraft in the United States

Airbus has more than 2,000 employees in its aircraft production and engineering facilities in Alabama. The first Mobile-made aircraft, an A321, was delivered in 2016. The facility produced its 500th aircraft (an A321neo) in August 2024.

Joining the existing A220 and A320 Family production lines will be a second A320 Family assembly line, currently under construction and slated to open in 2025. That additional line will create 1,000 new jobs for the Gulf Coast region.

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Airbus Helicopters in the United States

Our products & services

Airbus Helicopters opened its U.S. headquarters in Texas in 1969, and its first U.S. production facility in Mississippi in 2003.

Between the two facilities, a staff of 1,000+ manufactures, trains, services and supports H125, Lakota UH-72, MH-65 and H160 helicopters.

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Space and Defense in the United States

Our products & services

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense is a trusted U.S. government partner for industry-leading satellite, geospatial intelligence and cyber capabilities, secure communications, space exploration missions, military helicopters, unmanned aerial systems and fixed-wing aircraft.

Our portfolio of state-of-the-art technologies, research and development and subject matter expertise provide mission solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, national security agencies, and space-focused partners.

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Innovation in the United States

Building the future, NOW

Acubed, Airbus’ Silicon Valley (California) think tank, opened in 2015 with a mission to help develop the future of flight by pursuing high-value, high-impact innovation projects.

Additionally, Airbus Robotics in Mukilteo, Washington, is focused on expanding advanced robotics capabilities in the manufacturing process while simultaneously optimizing time and cost efficiencies.

Airbus Engineering in the United States

Design and Analysis

The first Airbus engineering facility outside of Europe opened in Kansas in 2002. The engineering team in Wichita is dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial aerostructure design and analysis, working on every Airbus commercial aircraft in production.

In 2007, the second U.S.-based engineering facility for Airbus opened in Alabama. The Mobile team focused on aircraft cabin and systems designs. Among the specializations at this facility are teams that focus on seats and in-flight entertainment, stress and flammability, and upgrade services.