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.
Safran has reported solid financial results, showing a negative impact from the COVID-19 crisis but underlining intrinsic strengths in the company’s activity against the current backdrop.
Demand for more than 60 Airbus A320neo family aircraft per month is doubtful and the supply chain has yet to prove it could accommodate a production ramp-up beyond that level, according to Safran CEO Olivier Andries.