Latecoere
Latecoere is a French Tier-1 aerospace supplier of aerostructures and interconnection systems serving major aircraft OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, and Dassault Aviation. Operating across 13 countries with 6,000 employees, it also provides MRO services and European-leading satellite electrical harnessing.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1917
- HeadquartersToulouse, France
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Latecoere does
Latecoere is a French Tier-1 aerospace supplier founded in 1917 and headquartered in Toulouse, listed on Euronext Paris (LAT). The company operates two core divisions: Aerostructures (aircraft doors, fuselages, wings and empennage, and rods/struts) and Interconnection Systems (EWIS harnesses, avionic racks, video systems, and test benches), serving major aircraft manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Bombardier, and Lockheed Martin. Its Space Solutions subdivision is a European leader in satellite electrical harnessing, with capability extending to Service Module harnesses of approximately 16,000 electrical terminations and Communication Module harnesses of up to ~30,000 terminations for the Airbus Defence & Space Eurostar Neo platform. Latecoere Services, established as a standalone entity in July 2025, extends the company into aftermarket and MRO offerings (modifications, repairs, spare parts, engineering services, and integrated system solutions) across EMEA and the Americas from Toulouse, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Revenue is generated through long-term direct OEM supply contracts (program-based pricing, not publicly disclosed), supplemented by MRO/airline services, cabin video solutions sold to 70+ airlines worldwide, and satellite harness contracts.
The company operates a global manufacturing footprint of approximately 6,000 employees across 13 countries, including sites in France (Toulouse, Vendargues, Colomiers, Liposthey, Saint-Nazaire), Bulgaria (Plovdiv, growing rapidly for Airbus door production), Mexico (Hermosillo, also a space competence centre), Brazil (Jacarei), the Czech Republic (with product transfers ongoing to Bulgaria), Canada (Avcorp Industries in Burlington, acquired November 2022), and the United States (Los Angeles; Mountain Lake Terrace business development). The Avcorp acquisition established the company's North American aerostructures platform with a focus on defence and commercial aircraft. Strategic partnerships with Eve Air Mobility (eVTOL doors), Boom Supersonic (Overture EWIS architecture), Thales (Asia-Pacific airline channel), Dassault Systèmes (AR-assisted quality inspection), and Executive Jet Support (MRO collaboration) broaden both the airframe portfolio and the geographic reach of the aftermarket business.
In 2025 Latecoere reported revenue of €756.7 million (up 7.2% reported, 9.7% underlying excluding the MADES disposal), recurring EBITDA of €39.4 million (up 53% from €25.7M in 2024), a net loss of €32.1 million (narrowed from €60.6M in 2024), and operating free cash flow of €10.5 million (reversing a €7.4M outflow). Net debt was reduced to €151.3 million from €170.9 million, and the company disposed of the MADES unit in August 2025 to refocus the portfolio. The company holds AS9100/EN9100 certifications, Design Assurance Levels C and D for electronic systems, and EcoVadis Bronze recognition (68/100) for sustainability.
Latecoere firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Latecoere
- Legal name
- LATECOERE S.A.
- Website
- https://latecoere.aero
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1917
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Latecoere is a French Tier-1 aerospace supplier of aerostructures and interconnection systems serving major aircraft OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, and Dassault Aviation. Operating across 13 countries with 6,000 employees, it also provides MRO services and European-leading satellite electrical harnessing.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Latecoere industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Aircraft & Parts (3720), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures (IMABAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK), Space Structures, Mechanisms & Thermal Control (IMABACAF), Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD)
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Where Latecoere is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Toulouse
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices16 records
Markets served
Latecoere business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aerostructures — OEM Manufacturing: Long-term contracts with major aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Embraer, Bombardier) for the design and manufacturing of structural components including doors, fuselages, wings, empennage, and rods. Revenue driven by production rates and new program ramps.
- Interconnection Systems — OEM Manufacturing: Design and manufacturing of EWIS harnesses, avionic racks, video systems, and test benches for aircraft OEMs. Includes space applications (satellite harnesses for Airbus Defence & Space Eurostar Neo platform). Revenue tied to production volumes and new business wins.
- Latecoere Services / MRO: Aftermarket services covering aircraft modifications, repairs, spare parts, engineering services, and integrated system solutions (cameras, displays, data transmission) for MRO providers, airlines, and operators. Growing standalone division established July 2025, operating across EMEA and the Americas from Toulouse, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | No public pricing available — B2B aerospace supplier with contract-based pricing. |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
Latecoere product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Latecoere is a Tier-1 aerospace supplier that designs and manufactures aerostructures (aircraft doors, fuselages, wings and empennage, rods and struts) and interconnection systems (EWIS harnesses, avionic racks, video systems, test benches) for commercial, regional, business, defence, and space applications. It also operates a Services division delivering aircraft modifications, repairs, spare parts, engineering services, and integrated system solutions to MRO providers and airlines, plus a Space Solutions division providing satellite electrical harnessing to satellite prime contractors.
Product overview
Latecoere is a Tier-1 aerospace supplier operating two main divisions: Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems. The Aerostructures division produces aircraft doors, fuselages, wings and empennage, and rods/struts. The Interconnection Systems division provides EWIS harnesses for aircraft and space applications, avionic racks, video systems (including VVIP/Business Smart Monitors and 4K cameras), and test benches. Latecoere Services, established as a standalone entity in July 2025, provides MRO services spanning modifications, repairs, spare parts, and engineering support. The Space Solutions subdivision specializes in satellite electrical harnessing. The company serves OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, and supports emerging markets such as eVTOL through partnerships with companies like Eve Air Mobility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Latecoere Services: Standalone MRO and aftermarket services division operating across EMEA and Americas, covering aircraft modifications, repairs, spare parts, engineering services, and integrated system solutions.
- Latecoere Space Solutions
Products and services
- Aircraft Doors
- Fuselages
- Wing and Empennage
- Rods (Bielles)
- EWIS Harnesses & Space
- Avionic Racks
- VVIP & Business Smart Monitors
- 4K Side View Camera
- Test Benches
- Latecoere Services (MRO & Aftermarket)
- Space Solutions (Satellite Electrical Harnessing)
Quantifiable outcome
- Revenue growth of +7.2% (reported) to €756.7 million in 2025, with underlying growth of 9.7% excluding MADES disposal
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Latecoere
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Latecoere technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature3 records
Latecoere partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.
- Executive Jet Support (EJS)coreComtek Advanced Structures (a Latecoere company) and Executive Jet Support signed a Memorandum of Understanding at MRO Americas in Orlando to explore collaboration in the repair, refurbishment, and modification of aircraft structural components. EJS supports regional and commercial aircraft covering Airbus, ATR, BAe, De Havilland, and Embraer platforms.
- Airbus Defence & SpacecoreLatecoere Space Solutions division was awarded two new build-to-print contracts for Eurostar Neo satellites: full platform harnesses for two defence programme satellites, and Service Module harnesses for the Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 satellites operated by Yahsat. Latecoere also carries out harness integration at Airbus Defence & Space facilities. A Service Module harness includes ~16,000 electrical terminations; Communication Module harnesses can reach ~30,000.
- ThalescoreThales and Latecoere signed a Memorandum of Understanding at MRO Asia-Pacific conference in Singapore to cover the sale of a range of Latecoere solutions to airlines in India and China, supported by Thales and its Aviation Global Services team. This extends Latecoere Services' geographic reach in the Asia-Pacific MRO market.
- Eve Air MobilitycoreEve Air Mobility selected Latecoere as the supplier of eVTOL aircraft doors, marking Latecoere's entry into the emerging urban air mobility segment. Latecoere's expertise in aircraft door design and manufacturing is being applied to Eve's electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft programme.
- Boom SupersoniccoreBoom Supersonic and Latecoere signed a strategic agreement for the development of EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) architecture for the Overture supersonic aircraft and Symphony cabin interior programme. Latecoere contributes its aerospace wiring expertise to support Boom's supersonic ambitions.
- Dassault SystèmesmoderateLatecoere collaborates with Dassault Systèmes on augmented reality quality inspection solutions, deploying digital instructions through AR technology to support shop floor operators with inspection tasks in aerospace zero-defect manufacturing environments.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Latecoere competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Spirit AeroSystems: Spirit AeroSystems is a direct competitor in commercial aircraft aerostructures, supplying fuselages, wing structures, and propulsion components to Airbus and Boeing. It is the most direct Tier-1 aerostructures peer for Latecoere's doors, fuselages, and empennage work.
- GKN Aerospace: GKN Aerospace (a Melrose Industries subsidiary) produces aerostructures, engine components, and EWIS systems for aircraft OEMs. Overlaps directly with Latecoere in aerostructures and interconnection systems, particularly on Airbus platforms.
- Triumph Group: Triumph Group is a US-based Tier-1 supplier of aerostructures, mechanical systems, and aftermarket services for commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft. Its aerostructures and integrated systems portfolio is directly comparable to Latecoere's two main divisions.
- FACC AG: FACC is an Austrian Tier-1 aerostructures supplier (majority-owned by Aviation Industry Corporation of China) producing wings, fuselage components, and engine nacelles for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer. Comparable to Latecoere as a mid-sized European aerostructures Tier-1.
- Senior plc: Senior plc is a UK-based manufacturer of high-precision aerospace components and fluid conveyance systems, supplying major OEMs with structural and engine-related parts. Comparable as a diversified Tier-1 in similar revenue size range with overlapping customer base.
- Hexcel Corporation: Hexcel is a leading manufacturer of advanced composites for commercial aerospace, defence, and space applications, supplying Airbus and Boeing. Highly comparable to Latecoere's composite aerostructures and Space Solutions businesses.
Broad incumbents
- TransDigm Group: TransDigm is a large US aerospace components conglomerate focused on proprietary, sole-source parts with very high margins. A broad incumbent rather than direct competitor, but a useful margin benchmark for aerospace Tier-1 component businesses.
- Safran SA: Safran is a major French aerospace group covering propulsion, avionics, and interconnection systems via its Safran Electrical & Power division. Overlaps with Latecoere's EWIS/avionic rack business but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
- Avic Aircraft Co. AVIC is a Chinese state-owned aerospace conglomerate with extensive aerostructures, avionics, and EWIS capabilities serving COMAC and other global OEMs. A broad incumbent competitor in aerostructures with comparable product categories to Latecoere.
Emerging players
- Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS provides advanced defense electronics, avionics, and integrated systems for military and aerospace platforms. Partial overlap with Latecoere's interconnection systems, defence exposure (Lockheed Martin, BAE), and MRO ambitions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses2 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Latecoere leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Latecoere subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Latecoere funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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Latecoere M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Latecoere
What does Latecoere do?
Latecoere is a Tier-1 aerospace supplier that designs and manufactures aerostructures (aircraft doors, fuselages, wings and empennage, rods and struts) and interconnection systems (EWIS harnesses, avionic racks, video systems, test benches) for commercial, regional, business, defence, and space applications. It also operates a Services division delivering aircraft modifications, repairs, spare parts, engineering services, and integrated system solutions to MRO providers and airlines, plus a Space Solutions division providing satellite electrical harnessing to satellite prime contractors.
Is Latecoere a public or private company?
Latecoere is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Latecoere founded?
Latecoere was founded in 1917. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Latecoere based?
Latecoere is headquartered in Toulouse, France, in the Europe region.
How does Latecoere make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aerostructures — OEM Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are interconnection Systems — OEM Manufacturing and latecoere Services / MRO.
Who are Latecoere's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Spirit AeroSystems, GKN Aerospace, Triumph Group, FACC AG, Senior plc and Hexcel Corporation. Broad incumbents are TransDigm Group, Safran SA and Avic Aircraft Co.. Leonardo DRS is listed as an emerging player.
Does Latecoere have an API?
No public API is recorded for Latecoere.
What industry is Latecoere in?
Latecoere's product category is Aerospace Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAEAE, Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures, with a secondary code of IMABALAK, Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket). Its NAICS code is 33641 and its SIC code is 3720.