11 LISI - 2024 Integrated Report autonomously, including during nights and weekends. These structural advancements have had a significant impact on roles within the company: operators performing repetitive and strenuous tasks are being replaced by technicians and engineers capable of analyzing data and managing automated, complex processes. This transformation, which we prioritize through internal training, is progressing positively and making our roles more attractive. How are you progressing on issues related to decarbonization? We are continuing the momentum of the strategy initiated in recent years, and progress has been very positive. These efforts are closely tied to our product and process innovations. The OPTIBLIND™ fastening system (see p. 38), which is perfectly suited to the architecture of future energy-efficient aircraft, is in its final qualification phase. Within two years, the first parts assembled with OPTIBLIND™ will be flying on aircraft — a decisive milestone for our teams. Additionally, the TYX process, which enables the production of structural parts that can replace components previously manufactured using high-power forging techniques, offers significant energy and material savings (see p. 37). These advancements, combined with the energysaving and monitoring measures we are implementing in our factories, are helping us significantly reduce our industrial footprint. We are also working closely with our material suppliers — since the production of our raw materials, particularly titanium, accounts for the largest share of our CO2 emissions — to help them optimize their energy consumption and increase recycling rates. These efforts have a substantial impact on achieving our decarbonization goals. How did the market perform in 2024? It remains highly robust, with over 20% growth for the third consecutive year. Production and delivery volumes in the last quarter of 2024 exceeded those of 2019. The global aerospace sector continues to be extremely dynamic, and the order books of major manufacturers Airbus and Boeing provide excellent long-term visibility. Growth is expected to continue into 2025, particularly in segments such as military, helicopters, and business aviation, which are also experiencing strong rebounds. While this expansion phase is encouraging, it remains challenging to manage. Following recent years of material supply tensions, which have now been resolved, the primary challenge is recruiting, training, and retaining a skilled workforce to meet this demand. How do you address these challenges? We tackle these challenges on several fronts. The first focuses on our ability to recruit and bring new employees up to the level of skill and expertise required to meet the standards of excellence and industrial efficiency expected by our clients. The hiring and upskilling plan we implemented after COVID is now bearing fruit, and the impact of these training programs is clearly visible, particularly in specialized areas. The second focus is the development of automation across our sites, a process we began in 2017. Many production lines now operate Interview Emmanuel Neildez CEO LEARN MORE The recruitment plan we implemented to meet market growth is now bearing fruit”
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