Satys
Satys is a French industrial group providing aircraft painting, sealing, and surface treatment services to global aerospace OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Dassault) and airlines, operating 50 sites across 10+ countries with 2,200 employees worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersBlagnac, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Satys does
Satys is a French industrial group specializing in aircraft painting, sealing, and surface treatment services for the global aerospace industry. Founded in 1986 as STTS in Blagnac, France, the company was restructured under CEO Christophe Cador from 1999 onward and rebranded to Satys in 2018. It operates approximately 50 sites across 10-12 countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, with a global workforce of 2,200-2,300 employees.
The company provides a comprehensive service portfolio spanning OEM aircraft painting (Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Dassault, Airbus Helicopters), aftermarket and VIP/business jet repainting, Final Assembly Line (FAL) sealing services co-located with customer assembly lines, parts and sub-assembly protection (surface treatment, composite treatment, non-destructive testing), and surface treatment/coatings for aerospace components. Its core technologies include CTI Systems teleplatforms equipped with the proprietary Twin Scan Control anti-collision system, environmental control systems for paint facilities, and CAD-based graphics and design capabilities. The company holds NADCAP, EN 9100, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and EASA Part-145 certifications.
Satys generates revenue through long-term contractual relationships with aerospace OEMs (risk-sharing programs for new aircraft painting) and per-project contracts with airlines, leasing companies, and business jet operators for aftermarket repainting. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed. The company has been pursuing a stated target of €300M annual turnover by 2028, driven by both organic expansion (Dubai, Qatar, Wilmington facilities in 2025) and acquisitions (Sabena technics painting activities in 2026, Prodem in 2018, SMTC in 2017). FY2017 revenue stood at €172M, with operations painting 850+ aircraft in 2023 including 100 helicopters.
Satys firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Satys
- Legal name
- Satys SA
- Website
- https://satys.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Satys is a French industrial group providing aircraft painting, sealing, and surface treatment services to global aerospace OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Dassault) and airlines, operating 50 sites across 10+ countries with 2,200 employees worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Satys industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerospace Surface Treatment Services
- NAICS
- Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aircraft Painting, Stripping & Exterior Finishing (TLAKAJAH)
Keywords
Where Satys is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Blagnac
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices27 records
Markets served
Satys business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aircraft Painting Services (OEM): New aircraft painting services for aerospace manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Dassault. Satys operates as a strategic partner in risk-sharing programs, painting aircraft at assembly lines. Revenue is generated through long-term contractual relationships with aircraft OEMs.
- Aircraft Repainting (Aftermarket): Aircraft repainting services for airlines, leasing companies, and business jet operators. Services include complete repaints, livery changes, and VIP/custom finishes. Customers include Korean Air, and the company holds a 10-year contract with Dassault Falcon Service.
- FAL Sealing Services: Fuel tank sealing and structural sealing services performed in co-activity on aircraft assembly lines at customer facilities (e.g., Airbus FAL sites). Services include kerosene tank sealing and precision sealing applications.
- Surface Treatment / Coatings: Surface treatment services for aerospace components including chemical processing, non-destructive testing, and paint application for metal and composite parts. Services provided at facilities near Paris, Marseille, and Toulouse airports. Collaborates with Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, Figeac Aero, Nexteam Group, and Lisi Aerospace.
- Parts & Sub-assembly Protection: Composite treatment, surface preparation, painting, and non-destructive testing services for aerospace structural parts and sub-assemblies. Services include PR joint application, marking, and labeling for aerostructures, defense, and industrial applications.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Satys product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Satys provides aircraft painting, sealing, and surface treatment services to the aerospace industry. The company serves both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) — painting new aircraft on the production line — and the aftermarket, repainting and refurbishing in-service aircraft for airlines and MROs. It also offers industrial parts protection and surface preparation services to aerospace manufacturers.
Product overview
Satys is a French industrial group providing specialized aerospace services through two main divisions: Satys Aerospace and Satys Coatings. Satys Aerospace offers aircraft sealing and painting services including OEM aircraft painting for major manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, ATR), aftermarket/VIP repainting, FAL (Final Assembly Line) sealing, complete MRO support, and aircraft graphics/design. The Parts & Sub-assembly Protection division provides surface treatment, composite treatment, marking, and non-destructive testing for metal and composite parts. Satys Coatings delivers surface treatment services with 19 special processes and 6 treatment lines for aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, nickel-cobalt alloys, and other aerospace materials. The group operates across 10 countries with approximately 50 sites globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Satys Sealing & Painting: Aircraft sealing and painting services for OEMs and aftermarket (formerly STTS).
- Satys Interiors
- Satys Coatings
- Satys Electric
- Satys Surface Treatment
- Kelox Railway
Products and services
- Aircraft Painting — OEM Production Line Production-line painting of new commercial aircraft on behalf of airframers such as Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Dassault Aviation, delivered at co-located OEM facilities or at dedicated Satys painting sites.
- Aircraft Painting — Aftermarket / MRO Aftermarket repainting, livery change, and refurbishment services for in-service commercial aircraft, sold to airlines (e.g., Air France, Korean Air), lessors, and MRO operators.
- Industrial Sealing Services Application of industrial sealants to aerospace structures and components during manufacturing, performed to airframer specifications.
- Surface Treatment and Preparation Pre-paint surface preparation processes — including stripping, degreasing, and chemical/mechanical surface conditioning — performed on aircraft structures and components.
- Aerospace Parts Protection Services Protective coating and preservation treatments applied to aerospace parts and components, supporting OEM manufacturing flow and long-term storage requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- 850+ aircraft painted annually including 100 helicopters (2023)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Satys
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Satys technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Satys partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship and strategic.
- Sabena technicscoreTakeover of Sabena technics' painting activities, integrating new collaborators into the Satys group. This acquisition strengthens Satys' European MRO capabilities and expands customer relationships in the Belgium and wider European market.
- ExecuJetminorNote: ExecuJet MRO Services operates independently; this is industry news about ExecuJet's 20-year anniversary in Middle East MRO market. Not a Satys partnership but competitive context.
- Korean AircoreAircraft repainting partnership including first Boeing 737-9 repaint at Satys China facility. New 2026 contract covers 16 narrow-body and 7 wide-body aircraft. Korean Air relationship validates Satys' quality standards and international operational capabilities.
- Dassault Falcon Servicecore10-year exclusive repainting contract for Dassault Falcon business jets. Partnership mobilizes Satys facilities at Merignac and Le Bourget with ambition for excellence meeting the most demanding business aviation standards. Long-term contract demonstrates Dassault's confidence in Satys' capabilities.
- Qatar AirwaysflagshipStrategic partnership with Qatar Airways and Barzan Holdings to establish the first widebody aircraft painting installation in Qatar. This initiative supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by building high-value industrial capabilities, creating skilled employment, and positioning Qatar as a global aerospace hub. The partnership marks Satys' entry into the Gulf region with significant long-term commitment.
- Barzan HoldingsflagshipJoint venture partner with Qatar Airways and Satys for widebody aircraft painting facility in Qatar. Barzan Holdings provides local market access and strategic positioning within Qatar's industrial development ecosystem.
- CTI SystemsstrategicTechnology partnership to develop Twin Scan Control, a revolutionary anti-collision system for aircraft painting teleplatforms. 2 years of R&D collaboration resulted in first-of-its-kind technology using real aircraft imaging for automatic equipment stopping. Project supported by CORAC and funded by DGAC as part of 'Zero Impact' initiative within API project.
- Spektr-AviaminorPartnership with Russian aircraft painting specialist Spektr-Avia and Ulyanovsk regional government for construction of single-aisle paint hangar at Ulyanovsk airport. First aircraft expected to be painted in 2020. Represents Satys' expansion into Russian aerospace market.
- Greenline InteriorsminorPartnership with Dubai-based interior design company Greenline Interiors (specializing in luxury hotel and yacht interiors) to establish AIP GREENLINE for aircraft interior refurbishment in Middle East. Initial project with Etihad Airways Engineering for A320 VIP cabin work.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Satys competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sabena technics: Belgium-headquartered independent MRO provider offering aircraft painting, sealing, and base maintenance services. Satys acquired its painting activities in March 2026, making it both a direct historical peer and now a partially integrated entity; the broader Sabena technics MRO platform remains directly comparable in service offering.
- Fokker Techniek: Netherlands-based aircraft MRO and painting services provider serving commercial and VIP operators. Directly comparable to Satys' Dutch operations (Lelystad) and competes for similar European airline and business aviation repainting work.
- Marshall Aerospace: UK-based aerospace services company providing aircraft maintenance, modification, and painting for military and commercial customers. Operates comparable paint facilities in the UK and serves overlapping OEM and aftermarket segments with Satys' Broughton operations.
- Magnetic MRO: Estonia-headquartered aircraft MRO provider offering line maintenance, base maintenance, and painting services. Competes for European airline aftermarket repainting work and has overlapping capabilities with Satys' aftermarket division.
- ExecuJet MRO Services: Business aviation MRO provider operating across multiple jurisdictions, including a significant Middle East presence (celebrating 20 years in the region). Competes directly with Satys' VIP/business jet repainting segment.
Broad incumbents
- SR Technics: Switzerland-based large-scale independent MRO provider offering comprehensive engine, component, and airframe services including aircraft painting. A significantly larger incumbent that competes for the same European OEM and airline customers as Satys.
- HAECO: Hong Kong-headquartered major MRO group (Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company) providing airframe, engine, and component MRO across Asia and the US. Overlaps with Satys' China operations and competes for the same Asia-Pacific aftermarket and OEM work.
- Lufthansa Technik: The world's largest independent MRO provider, offering the full spectrum of aircraft maintenance, modification, and painting services. A dominant European incumbent against which Satys competes for airline repainting and OEM-line support work.
Regional players
- Spektr-Avia: Russian aircraft painting specialist with operations at Ulyanovsk airport. Previously partnered with Satys (announced 2018) for single-aisle paint hangar development in Russia, indicating direct service overlap in aircraft painting.
Emerging players
- AerFin: UK-based aerospace services company focused on engine and airframe asset management, with adjacent capabilities in aircraft transition, end-of-life, and component services. Increasingly competes for narrow-body aftermarket work and may overlap with Satys' repainting demand.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Satys social profiles
Digital presenceSatys compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Satys financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Satys leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Satys subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Satys funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors4 records
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Satys M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Satys
What does Satys do?
Satys provides aircraft painting, sealing, and surface treatment services to the aerospace industry. The company serves both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) — painting new aircraft on the production line — and the aftermarket, repainting and refurbishing in-service aircraft for airlines and MROs. It also offers industrial parts protection and surface preparation services to aerospace manufacturers.
Is Satys a public or private company?
Satys is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Satys founded?
Satys was founded in 1986. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Satys based?
Satys is headquartered in Blagnac, France, in the Europe region.
How does Satys make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Aircraft Painting Services (OEM) is the primary driver. The others are aircraft Repainting (Aftermarket), FAL Sealing Services, surface Treatment / Coatings and parts & Sub-assembly Protection.
Who are Satys's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sabena technics, Fokker Techniek, Marshall Aerospace, Magnetic MRO and ExecuJet MRO Services. Broad incumbents are SR Technics, HAECO and Lufthansa Technik. Spektr-Avia is listed as a regional player. AerFin is listed as an emerging player.
Does Satys have an API?
No public API is recorded for Satys.
What industry is Satys in?
Satys's product category is Aerospace Surface Treatment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAJAH, Aircraft Painting, Stripping & Exterior Finishing. Its NAICS code is 33641 and its SIC code is 3470.