Novelis Zhenjiang Named Airbus Quality Champion

What happened: Novelis said its Zhenjiang plant in China received Airbus' Quality Champion award at the 2026 Airbus Supplier Conference in Toulouse. Novelis was the only materials company among thousands of Airbus suppliers selected for the award. Key numbers: Novelis net sales were $18.4 billion in fiscal year 2026. Why it matters: The recognition highlights the plant's quality and delivery performance, and Novelis said the Aero Excellence Bronze status confirms it meets standards for operational excellence, environmental stewardship and secure digital infrastructure.

Novelis said its Zhenjiang plant in China received Airbus' Quality Champion award at the 2026 Airbus Supplier Conference in Toulouse. Novelis was the only materials company among thousands of Airbus suppliers selected for the award.

The recognition highlights the plant's quality and delivery performance, and Novelis said the Aero Excellence Bronze status confirms it meets standards for operational excellence, environmental stewardship and secure digital infrastructure.