VOICED : Airbus inicia produccion made in USA

Airbus inaugurated its first US assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama, aiming to compete with Boeing. The plant will produce A320 aircraft, with plans to manufacture 40-50 planes annually by 2018. Airbus seeks to reduce costs and offer competitive pricing, leveraging Alabama's low minimum wage. The plant currently employs 260 people, with plans to expand to 1,000. This is Airbus's second plant outside Europe, following one in China, as it targets the lucrative US market amid airline fleet renewals.

What is the primary goal of Airbus opening a plant in Mobile, Alabama?

• To close its European plants

• To compete with Boeing in the U.S. market

• To increase production of the A380

• To produce military aircraft

Which aircraft model will be produced at the new Airbus plant in Alabama?

• A350

• A320

• A380

• A330

How many aircraft does Airbus plan to produce annually at the Alabama plant starting in 2018?

• 40 to 50

• 30 to 40

• 20 to 30

• 10 to 20

What is one reason Airbus expects to offer more competitive prices?

• Increased import taxes

• Lower labor costs in Alabama

• Higher production costs

• Exclusive contracts with airlines

How many employees does Airbus plan to have at the Alabama plant?

• 500

• 750

• 1,000

• 1,500