Paris Air Show 2025: how does agap2 support the transformation of the ASD sectors?
As the 2025 Paris Air Show approaches, agap2 is reaffirming its commitment to stakeholders in the Aeronautics, Space and Defence (ASD) industry. In a sector undergoing major change - between industrial recovery, supply chain pressures and the crucial issues of sovereignty and innovation - agap2 provides practical, on-the-ground, results-oriented solutions.
Julien CUCCARO, Director of the ASD sector at agap2, looks back at the key issues facing the market, the company’s strategic priorities, and the expertise mobilised to help manufacturers meet their technical and organisational challenges.
To begin with, can you give us an overview of the market and the main issues currently affecting the ASD sector?
J.C: “The Aeronautics, Space and Defence sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Buoyed by strong post-COVID recovery, it is facing a surge in production rates. This recovery brings with it major challenges, from strengthening industrial sovereignty, meeting environmental challenges and integrating the latest technological innovations to safeguarding increasingly complex supply chains. In this demanding environment, agap2 has positioned itself as a strategic partner, able to provide long-term support to stakeholders in the sector.”
How is agap2 positioned in the ASD market? What specific expertise does it offer its customers?
J.C: ”agap2 supports all the stakeholders in the ASD sector - from the customers to raw material suppliers - by mobilising multidisciplinary expertise throughout the project life cycle from design, industrialisation and production right through to maintenance in operational condition.
Our strategy is based on three pillars: innovation to anticipate technological developments, sovereignty to strengthen our industrial independence, and sustainability to address environmental issues.
In practical terms, this means that we can rapidly deploy skills targeted at the sector’s key business areas throughout France, thanks to our regional coverage and our knowledge of local ecosystems. Our offer goes well beyond technical assistance. We also provide work packages, work units or service catalogues, with clear commitments in terms of deliverables, productivity and performance.”
The Paris Air Show is just around the corner: what does taking part mean for agap2?
J.C: “The Paris Air Show is a key event for us. Above all, it’s a unique opportunity to meet our customers, prospects and partners in a different, more immersive and informal setting.
As well as providing an opportunity for discussion, the show is a powerful lever for visibility and monitoring technology developments. It allows us to:
- Put a face to a name
- Strengthen professional links
- Affirm our position as a socially committed stakeholder in the sector
- Discover the latest innovations and anticipate market trends
And, of course, it’s also a real air show that thrills all the fans in the sector. In short, it’s an catalyst for relationships, knowledge and enthusiasm for the industry.”
How is agap2 helping ASD manufacturers to meet the challenges of the supply chain?
J.C: “Against a backdrop of record orders, manufacturers need to speed up their production rates while at the same time safeguarding their supply chains, which are often severely tested by the risk of supplier shortages or delays.
In response, agap2 has set up a dedicated team of Field Engineers, experts in industrial support in the aeronautical and defence sectors. These teams work directly with our customers’ suppliers, providing operational advice on the ground.
This agile, focused organisation has enabled us to respond effectively to logistical pressures, and to win strategic contracts, notably becoming the leading partner for intellectual services in the supply chain for several major stakeholders in the aeronautical industry.
Our strength lies in our commitment to results and our ability to offer a global, integrated, performance-oriented approach.”
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Any final message for our current and future customers?
J.C: “If you are faced with the challenges of right-first-time quality, on-time delivery or compliance, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Our teams are ready to support you with targeted audits and remedial, corrective or preventive action, depending on your needs.
At agap2, our conviction is clear: every industrial challenge can become an opportunity for performance.”
📣 Key points from the interview with Julien CUCCARO, ASD Director at agap2:
- agap2, a strategic partner to ASD manufacturers: present at every stage from design to production with a project and field approach.
- Concrete, committed solutions: technical assistance, work packages, packaged offers with measurable results.
- Reactive expertise throughout France: the right profile, in the right place in less than 48 hours thanks to our local network.
- A unit dedicated to the supply chain: direct intervention with suppliers to ensure quality and deadlines are met.
- The Paris Air Show, more than just a trade fair: It’s a great opportunity to meet, talk, get inspired... and experience the passion of the aviation sector.
- A clear message to manufacturers: Quality, OTD (On Time Delivery), FTR (First time right); at agap2, we turn your challenges into performance.
Director of the ASD sector at agap2
Julien CUCCARO
The Paris Air Show is a key event for us. Above all, it’s a unique opportunity to meet our customers, prospects and partners in a different, more immersive and informal setting.
