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SONACA’s markets and customers
Since it was founded, SONACA has specialised in the design, development and production of aircraft wing leading edges, which comprise its main market. The company also specialises in wing panels and fuselage sections.
In addition, SONACA is active in two very specific areas: space activities and so-called defence activities through unmanned air vehicles.
SONACA’s main customers:
AIRBUS
For the past 30 years, SONACA has been Airbus’ privileged partner for the manufacturing of all the leading edges for the A310 to A380 families. SONACA is currently working on the development of the leading edges for the A350XWB, which should be brought into service by 2015.
SONACA is also the partner of the European military aircraft, the A400M. The subject of significant delays, the airplane finally made its first highly successful flights at the end of 2009 and can now look forward to a brilliant military future. For this programme, SONACA was responsible for the delicate design of the main landing gear door, the leading edges and the engine mounts.
EMBRAER
SONACA is also a long-time partner of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. Associated with all the Embraer families, SONACA is responsible for the design and production of leading edges but also several fuselage panels.
SONACA is currently working closely with Embraer on its new programmes, which have a bright future ahead of them, especially in the field of business aviation.
DASSAULT
SONACA is closely associated with the Dassault F7X, considered as a reference in the world of business jets.
This programme requires an unequalled level of finish, allowing SONACA to demonstrate its know-how and ability to meet its customer’s very high level of requirements.
BOMBARDIER
SONACA is proud to progressively develop a promising industrial and commercial relationship with BOMBARDIER.
Two new programmes, the Learjet 85 and CSeries, are now keeping busy SONACA's Technical Department, before a future manufacturing of structures designed for BOMBARDIER.
