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).

AAR acquires Trax to accelerate digital solutions strategy
Chicago-headquartered AAR CORP. (AAR) has announced its acquisition of Trax Corp. (trax), a leading independent provider of aircraft MRO and fleet management software to accelerate its digital solutions strategy. AAR is a global aerospace and defence aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. It supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: