Airbus is planning a major expansion of its business in Poland, saying it wants to raise annual spending with local suppliers to 700 million dollars by the end of the decade and increase employment to 1,500 people.

The European planemaker also said work on supplying A220 aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines is moving ahead on schedule. It added that it remains interested in delivering widebody aircraft to LOT and in possible orders for the Polish Air Force.

The comments underline Airbus’s push to deepen its industrial ties in one of Europe’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The company is already working with Polish subcontractors across several areas of its supply chain and sees scope to expand that footprint further in the coming years.

Airbus has been building its presence in Poland for years, but the latest targets point to a sharper increase in activity. A rise in purchases from domestic suppliers to 700 million dollars would mark a significant step up in local sourcing, while a workforce of 1,500 would strengthen the company’s operations in the country.

The A220 remains central to Airbus’s sales efforts at LOT. The single-aisle aircraft is designed for short and medium-haul routes and has become an important model for airlines looking to refresh their fleets with more fuel-efficient jets.

For LOT, any final decision on the A220 would shape part of its fleet strategy for the next decade. The airline has not publicly detailed the full scale or timing of any order in the material provided, but Airbus said the project is progressing in line with its expectations.

Airbus’s broader ambitions in Poland also extend beyond civil aviation. It said it sees opportunities to supply widebody aircraft to LOT, which could support longer-haul route growth, while it is also looking at possible business with the country’s armed forces.

The company’s interest in multiple segments suggests Poland could become an even more important market within Airbus’s wider European strategy. Local manufacturing, airline sales and defence contracts together would give the group a bigger industrial and commercial base in the country.

Airbus’s comments come as aircraft makers compete for orders and supply-chain capacity across Europe. Airlines are still updating fleets after years of disruption, while manufacturers are trying to secure long-term production commitments and more resilient local supplier networks.

For Poland, the potential gains go beyond aircraft deliveries. More work for domestic suppliers and a larger local workforce could bring investment, skills development and stronger integration into one of the world’s biggest aerospace supply chains.