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LISI AEROSPACE
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A YEAR OF GROWTH
2017
saw aggressive ramp-up phases on some programs
and downward adjustments on others. In this
contrasting environment, LISI AEROSPACE confirmed its ability
to adapt by displaying positive organic growth (3.3%) and
improving its operational performance, particularly in terms
of quality and timeframes.
A320neo: successful acceleration
LISI AEROSPACE’s key customers remained engaged on their
respective development programs. At Airbus, the A320neo
has handled its acceleration successfully, despite the difficulties
faced by Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines. The increase in
production rates resulted in the delivery of 700 aircrafts in 2017.
The A350 maintains its growth and gains a new model, the
A350-1000. Conversely, the production of the A380 is slowed
down, waiting for recovery in itsmarket, which is slow in coming.
Airbus’s entry into the CSeries program, developed by Canada’s
Bombardier, should also revive this aircraft, an alternative to
small Boeing aircraft.
The B777X programmed for 2021
The U.S. aircraft manufacturer experienced strong acceleration
on the 737 MAX, powered by the LEAP engine. The scheduled
decrease of the B777 rates announces the arrival of its
replacement, the B777X, expected for 2021, and whose first
prototypes are being assembled.
Driven by the opening of the Chinese sky and the winning of
military contracts, the helicopter market is returning to growth.
The Rafale also benefits fromexport contracts won by Dassault
Aviation, while the F35 confirms its penetration into the U.S.
and Europe.
Market share up for the LEAP engine
The LEAP engine, which equips the 737 MAX and the A320neo,
has an impressive track record.
CFM International’s new bestseller, which is slated to replace
the CFM56, has garnered 2,870 civilian and military orders in
2017, bringing the order book to a record level of 14,270. The
LISI AEROSPACE division, which has demonstrated its ability
to support this growth, has been entrusted with volumes and
a sufficient horizon to strengthen its industrial facilities,
particularly by expanding the sites of Parthenay (France) and
Chihuahua (Mexico).
EUR
1,000.9
million
2017 sales revenue
+3.3
%
Organic growth
(constant scope and exchange rates)
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