Airbus is suspending most of its production in Spain for more than a week, as it continues its efforts to address the coronavirus situation.
The Spanish government announced new measures on 29 March in the fight against COVID-19. Taking effect between Monday, 30 March and Thursday, 9 April, and will restrict all non-essential activities across the country.
Airbus said it is to suspend the “majority of production” until 9 April, in line with these new measures imposed by the Spanish government.
In a statement, Airbus said, “Some key activities in commercial aircraft, helicopters and defence and space remain essential. Minimum activity in these areas for necessary support functions such as security, IT, engineering, will remain under the stringent health and safety measures implemented by Airbus to protect its employees against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“All other activities in commercial aircraft, defence and space as well as helicopters in Spain will be paused until 9 April, the date when it is foreseen that restrictions will be lifted,” the statement said.
“Airbus will closely work with its social partners to apply the social measures applicable under the latest restrictions. Airbus employees in Spain whose jobs are not linked to production and assembly activities and can work from home will continue to support Airbus business continuity in these difficult times.”
Spain has been particularly hard hit by the virus, with over 87,900 cases and now surpassing China, and over 7,700 deaths across the country.
