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Right now in #Toulouse, the historic birthplace of aviation, L’Envol des Pionniers – a site partnered with Latecoere – is hosting “#AirFrance, a history of elegance”, an exhibition celebrating over 90 years of French-style travel. Showcasing 170 original artifacts, from iconic posters and model aircraft to couture uniforms and vintage seats, the exhibition highlights Air France’s rich heritage and timeless commitment to elegance.   But did you know that Air France’s story began in Toulouse? It all started with Lignes Aériennes Latécoère (Latécoère Airlines), which later became #Aéropostale, pioneering air links between continents and countries such as France, Spain, Morocco, and Brazil – places that remain central to our footprint today! In 1933, Aéropostale merged with Air Orient, Air Union, and Société Internationale de Navigation Aérienne, forming the Air France we know today.   As a proud partner of L’Envol des Pionniers, Latecoere continues to honor this pioneering legacy. If you visit the exhibition, tag us when you spot a piece of our shared history! 📸 #AviationHistory #NeverStopPioneering Photo credit: Air France / Christophe Oliver

📍 Strategically located between Mumbai and Bangalore, our Latecoere Interconnection Systems site in Belagavi is a true benchmark within the Group. Since its opening in 2019, the site has reached an impressive level of maturity in key supply chain areas: quality and continuous improvement. What makes this success possible? A strong company culture built by the management team and fully embraced by all employees - driving operational excellence every day. And the results speak for themselves. Our OEM customers recognize the site's solid foundations, supporting the expansion of their Indian supply chain alongside our other best-cost locations. 👏 Kudos to the entire Latecoere India team! Keep raising the bar, pushing forward, and setting new standards. Go Latecoere India - you have a key role to play in the Group’s growth! 🚀 #UnforgettableWelcome #CompanyCulture #OperationalExcellence #Aerospace #ThePlaceToBe

Four months after launching in Toulouse, our #LeadershipProgram cohort reunited – this time in Morocco, home to one of our competence centers near Casablanca! 🇲🇦 Bringing together talented managers from across the globe, this intensive week focused on developing #leadership skills in a fast-evolving industry. Participants tackled change #management and communication challenges, refining their ability to navigate complex team dynamics. They also explored #Lean management methodologies, putting theory into practice in a real-life production setting.   A highlight of the week? A visit to our Had Soualem site, where our Moroccan teams warmly welcomed the group and shared insights into Interconnection Systems operations. The Eureka Awards ceremony made the visit even more inspiring, showcasing our teams’ spirit of innovation. This journey continues, shaping the next generation of aerospace leaders!   #NeverStopPioneering

👁️ Understanding what we talk about is always better… 👁️   With this in mind, since taking the helm at Latecoere, I have been visiting our group’s factories. Nothing beats direct interaction with the teams.   Earlier this week in Tunis, I discovered a mature site that makes remarkable use of visual management. It’s a powerful driver of continuous improvement and to sustain performance for the long-term. This facility specializes in manufacturing avionics racks and electrical harnesses, primarily for Airbus (A320, A330, A350, A400M) and ATR - an expertise that plays a key role in our industrial footprint.   It doesn’t take long to sense the energy within a management team. Here, I met a truly cohesive and experienced group - undoubtedly a key asset in successfully advancing production transfers to this site. While the process is not yet fully completed, the progress made is impressive, especially given how complex such transitions can be. This site sets a strong benchmark for our other locations - and perhaps beyond!   Among the key challenges requiring our full attention right now are inventory management and the roll out of DDMS end-to-end digital continuity (Digital Design, Manufacturing & Services). Inventory Management because it is key to succeed in the production ramp up while keeping cash consumption under control. DDMS because it becomes the new way of interfacing with Airbus - a true gateway to sustaining our collaboration.   I extend my sincere thanks to the entire team for the quality of this review and encourage everyone to continue looking out for one another. If there is one area where vigilance must never waver, it's safety. #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #Digitalisation #Aerospace #Teamwork #SafetyFirst

MRO Middle East / AIME 2025 – See you in Dubai! 🌍   On February 11-12, Latecoere’s #Systems business unit will be at the Dubai World Trade Center 🇦🇪 to showcase our latest innovations in connected cabin technologies.   Discover how our experts are pushing the boundaries of #inflight entertainment with cutting-edge #video system developments. Our promise? Connecting passengers to the world from their seat. Whether for security or entertainment, our advanced solutions help airlines deliver the best experience at 40,000 feet. Let’s discuss how Latecoere can elevate your fleet! 📍 Visit us at Booth #270E | French Pavilion | Business France 🇫🇷   #AIME #MROME #ConnectedCabin #Avionics #PassengerExperience Aviation Week Events

On February 4th, we join the global community in recognizing World Cancer Day – a time to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those affected, both within our company and beyond. On this occasion, we want to acknowledge and support our employees who are directly or indirectly impacted by #cancer and recognize the challenges they face. We stand by their side.   Open dialogue is key to advancing cancer #prevention and care. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of early #detection, regular screenings, and staying informed about our health. Small actions can make a big difference.   Let’s take this opportunity to reflect, share knowledge, and support one another.   #WorldCancerDay #Awareness

A Hidden Gem in Milmort, Belgium 💎 This past Friday, I had the chance to discover a true hidden gem in Milmort, Belgium. At a time when expertise loss is a critical challenge for the aerospace industry, I was truly impressed by the expertise and craftsmanship of our connecting rod engineering and production team. Passion is the word that comes to mind! In this exclusive kingdom of the rods, our skilled workers reign supreme. And for our engineers there, no innovation challenge will resist to their technical expertise. Yet another Latecoere team fully committed to ramping up production rates and prepare the future. What a privilege to have this unit as part of our group. One for all, all for one! 💪 Hervé Blanchard Guillaume Pichery Marina Khodareva Renard Pol Delcour Latecoere Belgium (TAC - Technical Airborne Components)

Honored to welcome the Bulgarian ambassador to France, Radka Balabanova-Ruleva, to Latecoere in Toulouse yesterday.   Accompanied by Ronan Le Goff, honorary consul of Bulgaria for Midi-Pyrénées and Aquitaine, she explored the behind-the-scenes of #A330 central fuselage manufacturing. Guided by site managers Amine Ayari and Jean-Louis Barbero, she gained valuable insights into our industrial expertise. As for the workshop team, they specifically requested to be in the souvenir photo alongside the Ambassador!   On this occasion, André-Hubert Roussel, CEO of Latecoere, highlighted the strategic role of our young Bulgarian site in Plovdiv within Latecoere’s global industrial footprint. The site assembles the doors for the #A320 family, positioning it at the forefront of production ramp-ups.   Ambassador Radka Balabanova-Ruleva also shared her keen interest in #aerospace professions and the future of the European industry with Perceval de Cagny, VP #Aerostructures Supply Chain.    And of course, praise for the efficiency of the CCI France Bulgarie surely echoed all the way to Sofia!

Congratulations to Boom Supersonic on the historic first supersonic flight of the XB-1! This achievement marks a major milestone in the return of commercial supersonic travel, paving the way for Overture – the next-generation supersonic airliner. We’re proud to be part of this journey, as Boom has selected Latecoere to develop the complete Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) architecture for both Overture and its Symphony engine. Supporting cutting-edge aviation programs is at the core of what we do, and we’re excited to contribute to making supersonic travel a reality once again. Well done to the Boom team on this incredible achievement – we look forward to what’s next! #SupersonicFlight #Innovation #Aerospace

A big congratulations to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada on the successful first in-flight test of the Twin Otter Classic 300-G utility airplane! 🛩️ 🇨🇦   In 2024, Comtek Advanced Structures, a Latecoere Company, was proud to be awarded the design-build contract for the #composite flooring system on this twin #turboprop. Our scope includes the complete #flooring system for both the cabin and cockpit areas, contributing to the next chapter of this legendary aircraft’s story.   The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been a success for more than 50 years and this latest variant, the Classic 300-G™, is the result of extensive consultation with customers to fine-tune the iconic aircraft for today’s passenger and special mission requirements.   We are thrilled to support De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited on this exciting journey and to play a part in advancing the legacy of the Twin Otter.   #Aerospace #TwinOtter #DeHavilland #Canada