Check out the $600-million Airbus factory in Alabama - where planes will be built for America

This week, Airbus Industries officially launched its new North American assembly plant. The facility - located in Mobile, Alabama - began operations earlier this summer. The U.S. Final Assembly Line joins Airbus' network of assembly facilities in France, Germany, Spain, and China.

At this week's ribbon-cutting ceremony, the plant and its employees hosted a series of high profile dignitaries, including Ambassadors from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In addition, state and local officials and high ranking Airbus executives were also present.

"Our commercial aircraft production in Mobile signifies two things: that Airbus has become the first truly global aircraft manufacturer, and that Airbus is now also a truly American manufacturer," Airbus president and CEO Fabrice Brégier said in a statement. "[The Alabama plant] enables us to grow our already significant presence in America - the largest single-aisle aircraft market in the world - and to be closer to our US customers and key supplier partners. "

Jack Sommer contributed to this story.