Figeac Aéro S.A. is a leading European subcontractor in the aerospace industry, specializing in the machining and assembly of critical aeronautical components. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Figeac, France, the company's core business revolves around the production of large structural parts, engine components, landing gear, and precision sub-assemblies. Figeac Aéro works with both light alloys, such as aluminum, and hard metals, including titanium, Inconel, and steel.
The company operates through two primary segments: Aerostructures & Aeroengines, which accounts for the vast majority of its revenue (over 90%), and Diversification Activities, which caters to the defense, energy, and oil sectors. Figeac Aéro is a key supplier to major global aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Airbus, Boeing, Safran, and Spirit AeroSystems. Its geographic footprint is extensive, with 14 production facilities spread across France, the United States, Morocco, Mexico, Romania, and Tunisia, allowing it to maintain proximity to its global client base and optimize production costs.
Figeac Aéro's competitive position is underpinned by its advanced manufacturing capabilities, including high-speed machining and surface treatment expertise, as well as its strategic presence in best-cost countries. The company's growth strategy focuses on increasing its market share in the commercial aerospace sector, capitalizing on the recovery and expansion of global air traffic, and deleveraging its balance sheet through improved operational efficiency and cash flow generation.
