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Daher Renews Airbus A350 and A330 Cabin Outfitting Contracts
Daher renews contracts with Airbus to support A350 and A330 cabin outfitting, expanding workforce for increased production in Toulouse.
This article is based on an official press release from Daher.
On January 21, 2026, industrial partner Daher announced the renewal of critical cabin outfitting contracts for the Airbus A350 and A330 programs. The agreement solidifies Daher’s presence on the final assembly lines in Toulouse, France, positioning the company to support Airbus’s aggressive production targets for its widebody jetliners.
According to the company’s official statement, these renewals, finalized in October, cover a significant scope of work including installation, assembly, quality inspection, and technical support. The deal underscores the long-standing relationship between the two aerospace entities, with Daher taking on increased responsibility as Airbus ramps up output to meet global demand.
The primary focus of the expanded partnership is the A350 program. As Airbus aims to increase production rates to 12 aircraft per month by 2028, Daher is scaling its operations to match the assembly line’s requirements. Under the terms of the renewed contract, Daher is responsible for cabin outfitting on one out of every two A350 aircraft assembled in Toulouse.
To accommodate this surge in activity, Daher is significantly expanding its workforce. The company currently assigns nearly 200 personnel to the A350 cabin outfitting program. According to the press release, this team is projected to grow to 260 employees by the end of 2026. This workforce expansion is critical for preventing bottlenecks in the labor-intensive cabin finishing stage.
Daher’s role on the A350 line is described as providing “high value-added services.” Beyond standard installation, the company manages:
While the A350 program focuses on growth, the A330 contract renewal emphasizes stability and continuity. Daher and Airbus have collaborated on the A330 program for more than 30 years. The current agreement covers three specific work packages for the widebody jetliner:
Production for the A330 has stabilized at a rate of four aircraft per month. To maintain this steady pace, Daher employs a dedicated team of 45 experts who ensure just-in-time execution for these specific components.
The renewals reflect a strategic alignment between Airbus’s production goals and Daher’s industrial capabilities. Cédric Eloy, the CEO of Daher Industrial Services, highlighted the significance of the agreement in the company’s official announcement.
“These renewals confirm Daher’s strategic role and our ability to support the production ramp up of long haul aircraft programs.”
, Cédric Eloy, CEO of Daher Industrial Services
The renewal of these contracts signals a continued shift in the aerospace supply chain toward “Tier 1” industrial service models. Unlike traditional staffing arrangements where suppliers provide labor, Daher assumes full responsibility for specific work packages, including supply chain management and quality control. By locking in a partner for 50% of the A350 cabin work, Airbus effectively de-risks a complex phase of final assembly during a critical ramp-up period. For Daher, the expansion of the A350 team to 260 employees by 2026 illustrates the tangible impact of widebody market recovery on the aerospace employment ecosystem in the Occitanie region.
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