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Airbus and Safran Acquire Aubert & Duval

June 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Airbus and Safran buy out Tikehau Capital's stake in Aubert & Duval.
The two aerospace groups will own the company equally.
Aubert & Duval produces complex metallic materials for aerospace and defense.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may indicate Airbus and Safran's efforts to secure critical supply chains and ensure national sovereignty in strategic programs. The deal could strengthen France's aerospace sector and suggests a focus on controlling key materials production, which may have long-term implications for the industry's competitiveness and resilience.

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What Happened

Aerospace Giants Secure Strategic Metals Producer

Airbus and Safran have signed an agreement to acquire Tikehau Capital’s stake in Aubert & Duval, a strategically sensitive metals producer in France. The two aerospace groups will split the stake equally, becoming the sole owners of the company. Aubert & Duval designs, produces, and transforms complex metallic materials for critical sectors, including aerospace and defense. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to have no impact on the company’s day-to-day operations. The deal was announced by the companies on June 25, 2026, and reported by AeroTime.

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