The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manfacture for transport equipment Manufacture of other transport equipment 30.31 - Manufacture of civilian air and spacecraft and related machinery
160 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
13 June 2025
Employment effect (start)
13 June 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Maiaspace, a subsidiary of the French Arianespace company, is recruiting 160 employees for its new factory in Vernon. Since 2021, the company has aimed to build the first European reusable space launcher. This will also create competition for the American company SpaceX as France develops its industrial and scientific autonomy. The project is being funded by the French government, private funds, and regional funds. Four ministers were present at the opening of the site.
The company grew from 20 employees in 2023 to 230 in mid-2025.
Eurofound (2025), Maiaspace , Business expansion in France, factsheet number 202937, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202937.
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