CEO Philippe Petitcolin says the company is following very closely the announcements regarding the Boeing 737 MAX in order to adapt production rates if necessary.
The carrier reported an attributable profit of HK$2.3bn (€260m) for 2018, compared with a loss of HK$1.2bn for 2017.
Dassault reported a 66% jump in net profit for 2018, at €681m, on sales of €5.1bn (+4%).
With the CFM56-LEAP transition in full swing, Safran reported a 17% decline in adjusted net profit for FY2018, at just under €2bn, on sales of €21bn (+10.4% on an organic basis).
Thales reported a 44% increase in consolidated net profit for 2018, at €982m, on sales of €15.9bn (+5.3% at constant scope and currency). EBIT jumped 25%, to €1.7bn.
Airbus reported a big jump in EBIT for 2018 as it announced the decision to wind down production of the A380.
At a Capital Markets Day on 29th November, Safran presented its strategic and financial ambitions for the coming years.
The airline reported a loss of 252 million riyals ($69m) loss for the financial year ending March 31, following the blockade imposed by neighbouring countries in June 2017.
Following a strong performance in the first half, the group expects a 7-9% increase in sales and 20% growth in operating profit for the full year.
