VOICED : Airbus inicia produccion made in USA

Airbus inaugurated its first US assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama, aiming to compete with Boeing by producing the A320 aircraft. The plant is expected to produce 40-50 planes annually by 2018, leveraging lower labor costs in Alabama. Airbus plans to expand its workforce to 1,000 employees and strengthen its presence in the US market, where demand for aircraft is high as airlines renew their fleets.

What is the primary goal of Airbus opening a plant in Mobile, Alabama?

• To compete with Boeing in the US market

• To produce helicopters

• To manufacture military aircraft

• To increase production of the A380

Why is producing aircraft in the USA important for Airbus?

• It enables them to hire more European workers

• It allows them to use local materials

• It appeals to American airlines

• It helps them avoid import taxes

What is the expected annual production of the A320 at the new plant by 2018?

• 50 to 60 planes

• 40 to 50 planes

• 20 to 30 planes

• 30 to 40 planes

What is the current number of employees at the Airbus plant in Alabama?

• 260

• 750

• 500

• 1,000

What is Airbus's strategy for capturing the US market?

• Expanding their workforce and production capacity

• Building a plant in Canada

• Reducing the number of aircraft models

• Focusing on military contracts