Airbus and Safran will acquire Tikehau Capital’s stake in Aubert & Duval to take full ownership of the advanced metals supplier. The transaction establishes an equal partnership between the two aerospace giants, granting them total control over the business.
Aubert & Duval produces critical materials including advanced steel, titanium, and superalloys for the aerospace and defense sectors. This strategic move aims to secure the supply chain for essential materials within European industry.
The partners have managed the business since an initial joint acquisition in 2023. Current operations focus on industrial transformation and supporting sector-wide decarbonization efforts.