Richard Safran's questions to Hexcel Corp (HXL) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Richard Safran inquired about 2025 growth trends for business and regional jets, specifically the contribution from Dassault, and asked for a general assessment of the industry's progress in resolving supply chain issues.
Answer
Chairman, CEO & President Tom Gentile confirmed the Dassault Falcon 10X program will be a positive contributor as it ramps up. Regarding the supply chain, he described the recovery as 'evolutionary' and slower than hoped, but expects conditions to improve in 2025 as labor shortages ease, with more stability arriving in 2026.