Airbus weighs second A350 assembly line as long‑haul demand rises

Airbus is preparing to decide on a second A350 assembly line to increase long‑haul aircraft production, while its existing line is designed to produce 12–13 aircraft per month.

The company targets building 12 A350s per month in 2028 and is studying stretched versions called the A350‑2000 and A220‑500, with decisions expected early in its next five‑year planning period, though neither programme has been formally launched.