Airbus suspends production, assembly activities in France, Spain

Aircraft giant, Airbus said it has decided to temporarily pause production and assembly activities at its French and Spanish sites across the Company for the next four days.

This is coming as the plane maker said it continues to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 virus across the globe and is constantly assessing the situation, the impact on employees, customers, suppliers and the business.

 The firm disclosed that the situation would allow sufficient time to implement stringent health and safety conditions in terms of hygiene, cleaning and self-distancing, while improving the efficiency of operations under the new working conditions.

 In those countries, the Company will also continue to maximise home working wherever possible.

 These measures it further reiterated would be implemented locally in coordination with the social partners. Airbus is also working together with its customers and suppliers to minimise the impact of this decision on their operations.

 Airbus continuously updates its workplace safety and travel recommendations to employees, customers and visitors, according to the latest developments.

 Airbus is following the guidance from the World Health Organisation and national health authorities. 

Wole Shadare