France-based aircraft painting specialist Satys plans to expand its U.S. presence next year with the establishment of six new paint hangars.
The company focuses on airliner class airplanes but also handles business aircraft, listing Dassault Aviation among its customers. It currently operates 42 paint hangars worldwide and plans to open new facilities in Delaware, North Carolina, and Florida to serve the needs of aircraft manufacturers and MROs.
Globally, Satys employs more than 2,500 workers, training more than 500 aeronautical painters and sealers since 2023, and by 2026 plans to recruit another 200 in France alone. Looking further ahead, it plans to open more than a dozen additional hangars worldwide by 2028.
“In 2024, Satys consolidated its position as a major player in aircraft painting, sealing, and surface treatment,” stated company founder and chairman Christophe Cador, crediting its industrial focus, ability to deliver on time, and the commitment of its teams around the world. “Growth for growth’s sake is not our priority, but the day-to-day satisfaction of our customers and the restoration of our ability to invest remain our top priority.”