Airbus Atlantic

Airbus Atlantic. It is a major aerospace manufacturer and tier-one supplier specializing in the design, production, and integration of aerostructures and cabin interiors. Formed from the consolidation of Stelia Aerospace and other Airbus activities, it operates as a fully owned subsidiary of the Airbus group. The company plays a critical role in the global supply chain for commercial aircraft, serving programs like the Airbus A320neo family, the Airbus A350 XWB, and the Airbus A220.

History

The entity was officially launched in January 2022, integrating the aerostructures activities of the former Stelia Aerospace with other Airbus production sites. This consolidation was part of a broader strategic reorganization within the Airbus group to streamline its industrial system and enhance competitiveness. The creation followed the acquisition of the remaining shares in Stelia Aerospace from the French state-owned financial institution BPI France. Prior to this, Stelia Aerospace itself was formed in 2015 through the merger of Sogerma and Aerolia, two historic French aerostructures companies. The move aimed to create a European champion in aerostructures, consolidating expertise from facilities across France, Germany, Tunisia, Mexico, and Morocco.

Operations

Operations are organized around two primary business lines: Aerostructures and Cabin & Cargo. The Aerostructures division manufactures major airframe components, including fuselage sections, wings, and empennage assemblies for a wide range of aircraft. The Cabin & Cargo division focuses on the design and integration of premium passenger cabins, galley systems, and cargo compartments. Key industrial activities encompass advanced composite material manufacturing, metallurgy, and systems installation. The company maintains a global industrial footprint with a significant presence on three continents, ensuring proximity to both its parent company's final assembly lines and international customers such as Boeing and Dassault Aviation.

Products and services

Core products include complete forward, central, and aft fuselage sections for the Airbus A320neo family and the Airbus A350 XWB. It is also a major supplier for the Airbus A220, producing the cockpit and other critical structures. For business jets, it manufactures structures for the Dassault Falcon family. In the cabin domain, it provides fully integrated first class, business class, and premium economy seating modules, along with innovative galley and lavatory solutions. Services extend to full lifecycle support, including maintenance, repair, and operations and the development of sustainable aviation products, such as lightweight composite solutions aimed at reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Facilities

The headquarters and a major production site are located in Montoir-de-Bretagne, near Saint-Nazaire in western France. This facility is renowned for its assembly of forward fuselage sections for the Airbus A320neo family and Airbus A350 XWB. Other significant French sites include plants in Méaulte, specializing in nose fuselages, and Toulouse, focused on research and development. Internationally, it operates large manufacturing centers in Hamburg, Germany, for cabin interiors, and in Querétaro, Mexico, for composite components. Additional production and sub-assembly facilities are located in Tunisia, Morocco, and Spain, forming a resilient and geographically diversified industrial network.

Corporate affairs

As a wholly-owned subsidiary, its corporate governance is overseen by the executive committee of Airbus. The current Chief Executive Officer is Cédric Gautier. The company is a significant employer within the European aerospace sector, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 employees. Its corporate strategy is closely aligned with the Airbus roadmap, emphasizing innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. This includes major investments in Industry 4.0 technologies, such as robotics and digital twin simulation, and active participation in European research initiatives like Clean Sky to develop next-generation eco-efficient aircraft technologies.

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