SAFRAN reports 2008 first-quarter consolidated sales

SAFRAN reported that consolidated sales amounted to 2,514 million euros for the 2008 first quarter, up 11% at constant scope and exchange rates over the year-earlier period. Aerospace, defense and security businesses grew by 13.2% to 2,377 million euros, at constant scope and exchange rates. Orders for commercial aircraft engines continued to be buoyant, with 1,052 CFM56 engines ordered during the first quarter of 2008 (up 44% over the year-earlier period).