The Paris Airshow is the leading industry event for the international aviation industry, being a showcase for the latest innovations and a global platform for discussing new developments and trends. During the trade fair, FACC was able to successfully conclude a contract extension with the leading engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Thanks to new cooperations with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Kineco Aerospace , the global footprint in India will also be further expanded.

“We thank our global partners for the trust they place in FACC as an innovative aviation company. Based on new orders effected by several airlines in Paris, our position as one of the leading aviation manufacturers will further expand and increase our order volume to over 6 billion US-Dollars. This means that the long term growth forecast in the aerospace industry is reconfirmed, the industry ramp-up is further secured and that our facilities are well utilized for years to come,” emphasizes CEO Robert Machtlinger.

Rolls-Royce - Extension of the successful partnership for another decade

FACC and Rolls-Royce have been partners for over 25 years: many FACC products are currently used in all Rolls-Royce civil engines and are supplied by FACC to Rolls-Royce plants in England and Germany. FACC is a member of the British engine manufacturer's High Performance Supplier Group and has received the Best Practice Award several times. The continuation of this successful cooperation has now been sealed at the Paris Air Show: As of January 2026, the cooperation agreement will be extended for another decade.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited - Expansion and strengthening of the supply chain in India

FACC and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of the Indian industrial group Tata Sons, have been working together successfully in the production of composite lightweight components for more than 15 years. Besides the current business, wherein both partners agreed to extend the partnership into the next decade, it was announced during the Paris Airshow that the partnership is further extended with a new contract for the production of aerostructure assemblies: Pending on production rates, the contract volume could represent a value close to or above 100 Million US-Dollars.

Kineco Aerospace – Strong partnership and further expansion of FACC footprint in India

FACC and Kineco Aerospace, a part of the Goa-based Kineco Group, signed a multi-year Supply Chain Agreement, marking the start of a strategic collaboration in the sourcing of composite components for commercial aircraft work packages. The agreement initiates a 10-month phase of technical alignment, qualification processes, and operational cooperation between the two companies. Upon successful execution, it is expected to evolve into a long-term relationship delivering value to both partners and their global customers. With this collaboration, FACC further reinforces its global supply chain ecosystem in India.

Order Backlog over 6 billion US-Dollars

The aviation industry is currently fully booked for years to come, and FACC AG is also benefiting from this with a record order backlog. With the final orders effected by airlines to OEM’s at the Paris Air Show, orders worth over 6 billion US-Dollars are now on the books as order backlog. All major aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Collins, COMAC, Embraer, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce rely on the expertise of the Austrian aviation specialist. With these partnerships, FACC is excellently positioned for the coming years.