Senior plc (Senior), a global manufacturer of high-technology components and systems, has announced a multi-year contract from Airbus for the design, qualification and production of a range of highly engineered aerospace standard parts used in fluid-conveyance applications. The agreement strengthens Senior’s position as a key supplier of complex components to major airframers and underscores the company’s capability in delivering precision-engineered solutions.
Initial production under the contract will support both single-aisle and twin-aisle Airbus commercial aircraft programmes, with substantial growth potential in the global spares and repairs markets. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 from Senior’s European manufacturing facilities. The award reflects Senior’s long-standing expertise in advanced product design, component qualification and investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.
The new product lines will expand Senior’s established capabilities in pressed, formed and intricately engineered standard components, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and high-quality manufacturing within the aerospace sector.
Launie Fleming, Chief Executive Officer of Senior Aerospace, welcomed the contract, saying: “Our teams in Europe have been working hard to develop and qualify these highly engineered standard parts, which have multiple applications across Airbus’ commercial aircraft portfolio. We are delighted to receive this first contract award for this product type from Airbus and look forward to fully supporting our customer’s ambitions in the coming years.”
The award represents a significant milestone for Senior, further cementing its role as a valued partner to Airbus and highlighting its ability to deliver sophisticated engineered components for modern aircraft platforms.
