Daily Memo: French Suppliers’ Frustration Over ‘Unfair’ Payment Grows

Airbus production

Some suppliers struggling to meet production ramps at Airbus have seen their margins diminish.

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Over the last few days, CEOs in the French aerospace supply chain have returned from their summer breaks, possibly slightly sunburnt but with renewed vigor to tackle the thorny issues their businesses face. Suppliers are under pressure to deliver on time and meet quality standards but are struggling...
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. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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