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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€78.1bn

2025

€78.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

123k

Businesses

205

Wages

€X.Xbn

Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France industry analysis

France has many large-scale aircraft manufacturers specialising in wings and full aircraft assembly. Airbus SE represents an overwhelming share of the European market, with operations in the UK and Germany and producing fuselage in Southern France. Rising air passenger numbers are leading to high commercial airline expenditure on new aircraft with a heightened focus on sustainability. According to Eurostat, 976.4 million passengers travelled by air in the EU in 2023, more than 820.3 million passengers in 2022. Airbus is the main beneficiary of these orders, securing lucrative orders from KLM and Air France for the A350 family. Revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 0.9% to €78.1 billion over the five years through 2025, including revenue growth of 5% in the current year, when the average profit margin will rise to 8.2%.

Trends and Insights

  • France dominates European Aircraft manufacturing. According to Eurostat, in 2020, France’s aircraft, engine and part manufacturing revenue accounted for 48.7% of industry revenue. Major companies Airbus SE and Safran SA have many manufacturing facilities across France.
  • Rising defence spending amid global tensions defence aircraft order volumes. The Russia-Ukraine conflict increased defence spending among EU member states and NATO members, boosting defence aircraft order volumes.
  • The world price of steel doubled in 2021, elevating purchase costs over 2021 and 2022. Similarly, semiconductor shortages have raised costs, leading to manufacturers bringing some producers in-house to minimise expenses.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France is €78.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France industry in 2025?

There are 205 businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing market in France are Airbus SE, Safran SA and Thales SA

What does the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France include?

Commercial aircraft and Aircraft engines are part of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Airbus SE.

How competitive is the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Manufacturers must comply with the EU Aviation Safety Agency Regulations (EASA). These EASE regulations ensure all European commercial aircraft manufacturers comply with airworthiness rules.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Semi-conductor shortages elevate purchase costs and delay commercial deliveries. Airbus was behind on commercial deliveries in 2022 because of aircraft part, semiconductor and engine shortages.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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