Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) executives told investors the company is preparing for what they described as a sustained ramp-up in commercial aircraft production after a difficult 2025 marked by OEM destocking, schedule delays, and lingering supply chain constraints. Airbus bringing major A350 production in-house as part of the Spirit AeroSystems transaction, which management said removes a prior bottleneck. In the fourth quarter, Hexcel reported sales of approximately $492 million (management also discussed fourth-quarter sales on a constant-currency basis). Hexcel ended 2025 with headcount about 330 positions lower than year-end 2024, driven by attrition and site rationalization. About Hexcel (NYSE:HXL)Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications.