According to The Portugal News, Airbus Atlantic Portugal has announced that it will increase the area of its factory in Santo Tirso by 5,500 square metres, corresponding to 30% of the industrial area, which should be operational in the first quarter of 2026.
"Airbus Atlantic will increase the area of its factory in Santo Tirso [district of Porto] by 5,500 square metres, expanding the industrial surface by around 30%".
According to the text, "the tender for the expansion of the building will be launched in September and the start of construction is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025", and "the new production area should be operational in the first quarter of 2026".
According to the company, the expansion "aims to respond to the significant growth of Airbus programs, given that Airbus Atlantic Portugal currently produces fuselage sections for the Airbus A320 and A350 families".
