Airbus to decide soon on expanding A350 production capacity

Airbus says it will decide shortly on expanding A350 production capacity as airlines seek more long‑haul aircraft, with the existing assembly line designed for 12 to 13 aircraft a month and a target of building 12 A350s a month in 2028.

An expansion would require a second production line and additional manufacturing capacity, and the company is also studying larger variants called the A350-2000 and A220-500, with decisions expected early in its next five‑year planning period.