The Upper Austrian aviation group FACC AG has presented record figures for the past fiscal year 2025 and is approaching the billion-euro mark in revenue. With revenue of 984,4 million euros, the company recorded an increase of 11,3 percent compared to the previous year.
The increase in operating profit (EBIT) was particularly pronounced, climbing by almost 50 percent to €42,3 million. This development is remarkable given that the company faced significantly increased personnel and energy costs at its Austrian site. To offset these burdens, management implemented the "CORE" efficiency program and expanded production at its Croatian plant, thereby improving the EBIT margin to 4,3 percent.
Additional economic data illustrates the broad basis of this success: All three business units – Aerostructures, Engines & Nacelles, and Cabin Interiors – operated profitably. Strong demand for long-haul aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, for which FACC supplies key components like engine nacelles and wing parts, boosted order books. The recovery in the business jet segment also contributed to the high capacity utilization. Despite the production expansion, the number of employees remained stable at approximately 3.900 full-time equivalents, indicating a significant increase in labor productivity within the manufacturing processes.
For the current year, 2026, the management is optimistic and forecasts further revenue growth of between 5 and 15 percent. This estimate is considered conservative, as the global aviation industry continues to struggle with supply chain issues. In particular, the shortage of engines and critical system components at major aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing is currently limiting maximum delivery potential. FACC is responding to this by increasing its stockpiles of critical raw materials and coordinating closely with its system partners to be able to react flexibly to short-term changes in demand from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The strategic direction for 2026 envisions continued cost discipline to safeguard competitiveness against international rivals, particularly those from the dollar zone. Further economies of scale from the fully operational plant in Croatia are expected to provide additional support for margins. Industry analysts view the preliminary figures as an important signal for Austria as an industrial location, but caution that the global geopolitical situation and volatility in the supply chain remain risk factors. The final, audited annual results will be published on March 25, 2026.