Sopra Steria is stepping up its expansion in aerospace and, increasingly, in space, building on its Aeroline vertical and long-standing role in aviation, defense and critical systems. The group is positioning this sector as a priority, aiming to capture a larger share of major European aeronautics and space programs.
The company recently secured a multi‑year contract with Airbus to support the modernization of the airframer’s engineering methods and tools across seven countries, covering Airbus’s engineering competence centers in aerostructures, flight physics, engines, systems, flight tests and propulsion. This agreement consolidates Sopra Steria’s status as a key engineering and digital partner for Airbus.
In parallel, Sopra Steria is pursuing external growth in space and cybersecurity through exclusive negotiations to acquire Starion and Nexova. The planned combination of these entities with existing activities is intended to create a space and cybersecurity business of around €200 million in revenue and 1,600 employees, covering engineering, software, ground operations and cyber protection for space missions.
The company’s advisory arm, Sopra Steria Next, has also published an analysis of 10 major trends in aeronautics, highlighting process efficiency, decarbonization, circularity and sovereign data ecosystems, as well as embedded AI and digital twins, as key drivers of transformation for aircraft manufacturers and operators.