Airbus, Safran Strive To Toughen Supply Chain

Safran A320neo production
Credit: Adrien Daste/Safran
PARIS—Airbus is considering a way to secure steel provision for its suppliers, and Safran has decided it needs to build a new factory, as opposed to relying on its U.S. suppliers to increase turbine blade production, company officials said June 13 at the Paris Air Forum. Crises affecting the supply...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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