French Supply Chain Watches Productivity, Tariff Impact

Person examining wiring inside aircraft

Industry cannot adapt overnight to tariffs because replacing a component involves a certification process, GIFAS stresses.

Credit: Christel Sasso/CAPA Pictures
Just as commercial aircraft demand is cyclical and susceptible to global events and economic trends, comparable patterns can be found in the aircraft manufacturing supply chain. However, while aircraft demand cycles can be measured in years or decades, suppliers must cope at a more rapid pace with...
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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