- Airbus prepares the successor to the A320 family called eAction.
- The programme launch targets 2030 with entry into service in the second half of the next decade.
- Research covers wings, fuselage, propulsion and industrial systems.
- Guillaume Faury serves as CEO of Airbus.
- Parallel production of current A320 family and new models forms part of planning.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has confirmed preparation for the successor to the A320 family with a programme launch targeted for 2030. Research and technology development continues on wings, fuselage and propulsion options. The company works with partners on multiple solutions.
Entry into service takes place in the second half of the next decade. Production ramp-up studies balance speed with risk management. Parallel manufacturing of current and new models remains under consideration.
Guillaume Faury shared “We are preparing the successor of the A320, which we call eAction, with a view of launching the programme in 2030. We have a very strong product that will need a very strong successor. We want to be mastering the time.”
