MOBILE, Ala. – Airbus is investing more than $82 million in projects supporting the continued growth of its commercial aircraft operations in Mobile, creating 50 new jobs.

The projects include improvements at Airbus’ existing U.S. Manufacturing Facility and the new Airbus Central Distribution Center, or ACDC, scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.

Located at 1501 Raven Drive, the ACDC will serve as a centralized distribution center supporting Airbus’ Final Assembly Line operations at the Brookley Aeroplex.

“This new central distribution center is a vital piece of infrastructure supporting our ongoing expansion in Mobile and Airbus’ global single-aisle ramp-up,” said Daryl Taylor, senior vice president of Commercial Aircraft Operations for Airbus in the U.S. “Alongside our growth in Alabama, we are pleased to include site enhancements like solar canopies to help reduce energy consumption at our local facilities.”

Airbus will install solar canopies and other energy systems at its main manufacturing campus and the new distribution center. The improvements are designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions at the company’s Mobile facilities.

“Airbus continues to strengthen Mobile’s position in the global aerospace industry through investments that create jobs, support expanded production and improve the efficiency of its local operations,” said Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne. “The addition of solar canopies is a forward-looking investment that will help reduce energy use while supporting the company’s continued growth in our community.”

The projects represent another significant investment in the Mobile region’s growing aerospace industry.

“Airbus has been a tremendous partner to the city and a wonderful corporate citizen. I’m proud to see their commitment to Mobile expand with these investments,” said Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis. “These investments will create jobs for our citizens and help continue to make Mobile a major player in the aerospace industry.”

“Airbus has been an outstanding partner in Mobile County’s growth, and this investment reflects its continued confidence in our workforce, infrastructure, and community,” said Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson. “Expanding operations while incorporating energy-efficient improvements demonstrates Airbus’ long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and the future of Mobile County.”

Airbus began producing commercial aircraft in Mobile in 2015 and has continued to grow its local operations, workforce and supplier network.