Reposted from Sept 14 2105
Airbus has announced that is now an an American firm. Following Boeing’s lead Airbus has overseased its new plant to low wage, anti union Mobile, Alabama .
The site at Mobile, Alabama is the result of a $600 million, (530 million euros), investment by Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer and movong jobs to a low wage foreign country,
Airbus intends to assemble its A320 medium-sized airliners from parts built elsewhere in the Gulf Coast city, as it sets its sights on expanding its share of the North American market.
“Today is a moment of pride, not only for my teammates behind me but for all Airbus people, everywhere.Today Airbus is becoming a truly global manufacturer and a truly American manufacturer,” said Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier.