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Jens Flottau
April 23, 2026
Mobile’s second FAL, which produces A321neos such as this one, is beginning to contribute significantly to the facility’s output. Credit: Jens Flottau/AW&ST
In the early days of Airbus operations in Mobile, Alabama, it took some time for the airframer—and Mobile’s locals—to adjust to the new environment. Apparently unaware of the strict access limits to an aircraft manufacturing site, an alligator breached the airport perimeter fence near its habitat…
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