Airbus’ Small Suppliers Face Working Capital Cliff, GIFAS Says

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Credit: Airbus
PARIS—As manufacturing entails spending before receiving revenues, and all the more so in a production ramp-up, small suppliers are in a critical need of working capital, officials at French aerospace lobbying association GIFAS say. “We are having tough discussions with banks and credit insurance...
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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