The Austrian FACC AG, a leading global manufacturer of aircraft components and systems, closed the first half of fiscal year 2025 with solid growth figures.
Despite a continuing volatile global environment and ongoing challenges in supply chains, the Group increased its revenue by 10,6 percent to €484,7 million. Management thus reaffirms its positive forecast for the full year, in which the €XNUMX billion revenue mark is expected to be reached for the first time. This success is the result of a proactive strategy focused on diversification, global presence, and efficiency improvements to strengthen the company's resilience in a rapidly changing world. The figures in the half-year report demonstrate that the company's course remains FACC AG points in the right direction.
Solid figures in a volatile market environment: The half-year report in detail
The half-yearly report of the FACC AG presents a series of key figures that paint a differentiated picture of the company's success. Sales increased from €438,3 million in the first half of 2024 to €484,7 million in the same period of 2025. This increase reflects the strong demand in the aviation industry. Although the EBIT While earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell from EUR 22,5 million to EUR 18,4 million year-on-year, this result was in line with management's expectations. The decline was due to external factors such as ongoing problems in international supply chains as well as high material and personnel costs.
Despite these burdens, the Group managed to achieve significant growth in all its business areas – Aerostructures (aircraft structures), Cabin Interiors (cabin interiors) and Engines & Nacelles (engines and cowlings) – achieved a positive operating result. A further indication of the growth path is the increased headcount, which was increased by 123 full-time equivalents compared to the previous year.
At the heart of growth: The aviation industry is on the rise
The positive development of the FACC is closely linked to the growth of the entire aviation industry, which, despite short-term turbulence, is experiencing a stable long-term upward trend. The industry expects around 2025 billion passengers worldwide for the first time in 5. This enormous demand is leading to major aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier to a global order backlog of over 17.500 passenger aircraft. This record number of orders secures demand for the supply industry for many years to come and creates a solid foundation for the further development of FACC.
A significant advantage for the FACC is its diversified product strategy. While the market for large passenger aircraft was affected by supply chain problems, the Group benefited from the continued positive development in Business Jetmarket. This segment has gained importance in recent years as business travelers and private individuals increasingly rely on the flexibility and independence of smaller jets. FACC supplies this market with state-of-the-art lightweight components, making the company less vulnerable to fluctuations in its main markets. Its own order backlog, which rose to over $2025 billion in the first half of 6 due to new orders and rate increases, underscores the company's strong market position.
Targeted strategy as a shield against geopolitical uncertainties
In view of the current geopolitical tensions and the associated risks for global supply chains, the FACC their worldwide Footprint further strengthened. With 15 international locations in Europe, America, and Asia, the Group has a production and sales network that offers a high level of reliability.
This decentralized location strategy proved particularly advantageous in the first half of 2025. The company strengthened the supply chain in India, expanded production for the Chinese COMAC C919 The company relocated its product range to China and increased operating performance at its sites in Croatia/Jakovlje and Canada/Montreal. Such strategic steps are crucial to reducing dependence on individual regions or suppliers and to respond flexibly to unforeseen disruptions. The global orientation of FACC is therefore not only a sign of expansion, but rather a cornerstone of its long-term resilience.
Efficiency as a response to rising costs: The internal savings program
In order to counteract the burden of high material and personnel costs, the FACC launched a comprehensive cost-cutting and efficiency program in October 2024. The first successes of this initiative are already evident in the half-year report. The company was able to significantly increase revenue, while the workforce remained virtually stable since the end of the 2024 fiscal year.
This is a clear indication of improved productivity per employee. Another focus of the program was on optimizing the supply chain and reducing material inventories. These have been significantly reduced since the third quarter of 2024, resulting in a significant improvement in Cash flows These measures are crucial to securing profitability and increasing profitability in the long term. Management therefore expects that the EBIT-Margin will continue to improve compared to the previous year (3,2%), an important indicator of the company's profitability.
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