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Airbus Suspends A320 Assembly in China Due to Coronavirus
Along with Boeing and Safran, Airbus has acknowledged that measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in China have disrupted work.
Airbus A320s undergo final assembly at the company's plant in Tianjin, China. (Photo: Airbus)
Airbus A320s undergo final assembly at the company's plant in Tianjin, China. (Photo: Airbus)

Airbus confirmed on Wednesday that its A320 final assembly line in Tianjin, China, closed as part of measures introduced to resolve the coronavirus outbreak. “[Airbus China is] observing Chinese government requirements for staff to work from home and is facilitating with IT equipment so employees from all locations including Tianjin do not need to travel to work where possible,” the company said in a statement.


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