Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France’s Daher Aircraft Says Its Investments Boost U.S. Aviation
CEO calls for transatlantic unity, arguing that no one wins from a trade war
Daher CEO Nicolas Chabbert (right)
Daher CEO Nicolas Chabbert (left) addressed the threats from U.S. tariffs during an Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany on Wednesday. © AIN/Charles Alcock

As Europe’s general aviation manufacturers brace for the impact of the U.S.’s 20% tariffs on aircraft and parts, France-based Daher on Wednesday made the case for sustaining transatlantic cooperation in the face of the disruptive policy. Referring to Daher Aircraft’s production facilities in Idaho and Florida, CEO Nicolas Chabbert told press conference attendees at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany that it is boosting its investment in the U.S. and creating further jobs there.

“We believe we are creating long-term value in America with around a 50:50 mix between Europe and the U.S. [in terms of production],” Chabbert commented.

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