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Airbus has made a significant step forward in its commitment to U.S. aircraft manufacturing, as the initial components for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft are en route from Hamburg, Germany, to Mobile, Alabama. This key shipment marks the start of production in the U.S., which is scheduled to commence this summer. The shipment includes major component assemblies (MCAs) comprising wings crafted in the UK, a rear fuselage section manufactured in Germany—featuring the tail cone produced in Spain—and a forward fuselage section, encompassing the cockpit designed in France. These components represent an international collaboration, bringing together parts from various locations around the globe, including horizontal stabilizers from Spain and vertical stabilizers from Germany. The first aircraft to be assembled at this new facility will be an A321ceo, slated for delivery to JetBlue in 2016. Airbus opened the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile to cater to the increasing demand for A319, A320, and A321 aircraft among customers in the United States and beyond. This facility is Airbus's inaugural production site in the U.S. and the fourth in its global network, which also includes sites in Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany; and Tianjin, China. "Today marks a momentous occasion as we achieve another vital milestone in U.S. aircraft production," expressed Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO. "With North America being one of the largest markets for single-aisle aircraft, this manufacturing hub enhances our proximity to customers and bolsters the aerospace industry both in the U.S. and globally. Production will kick off in the coming weeks, with the first delivery set for 2016." For more information, visit http://www.myfoxal.com/story/29190393/airbus-launches-ship-carrying-first-components-for-mobile-facility.