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From left to right: Matteo Marcellini - Head of Engineering, Sun Class, Carl Krystek - Powerplant Engineer, Sun Class, Claus Larsen - Head of Procurement, Sun Class and James Pires - Regional Sales Director, Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles and Sunclass announce multi-year service agreements

Safran Nacelles and Sunclass have announced two multi-year service agreements for the nacelles of the Airbus A320neo-family fleet, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines, and the also A330neo. Under these agreements, the Danish airline will have access to a shared pool of large nacelle components at any time, ensuring prompt availability to address any […]

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Safran, GDAT Group ink helicopter engine support deals

MRO & Production

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to France, Safran Helicopter Engines, in the presence of CEO Olivier Andriès and GDAT Group Chairman Peter Jiang, has sealed support-by-the-hour contracts with GDAT. These contracts are set to maintain the Makila engines, propelling GDAT’s Airbus H225 helicopter fleet and the Arrano engines empowering GD Helicopter Finance’s (GDHF)

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Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a major MRO contract with DRF Luftrettung © Laurent Pascal - Safran

Safran Helicopter Engines secures key support contract with DRF Luftrettung

MRO & Production

Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a support-by-the-hour contract with DRF Luftrettung for the engines propelling its H145 helicopter fleet. This SBH® contract encompasses in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) for over 90 Arriel 2E engines. DRF Luftrettung stands as one of Europe’s largest users of the Arriel engine. The management of this contract

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SAESM expands Nouaceur plant for increased MRO capacity

MRO & Production

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Safran Aircraft Engines Services Morocco (SAESM), a collaboration between Safran Aircraft Engines and Royal Air Maroc, have unveiled the expansion of its Nouaceur plant near Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The two partners also formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the continued growth of the unit, which includes

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GKN Aerospace to expand support for LEAP engines

MRO & Production

GKN Aerospace has strengthened its long-term partnership with engine maker Safran, after signing a decade-long agreement to expand its support for the LEAP engines. The contract covers new shafts and spare part production for the Leap 1A-variant for the Airbus A320neo aircraft, with the expectation to produce similar components for the LEAP 1B engine for

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Turbotech and Safran have successfully tested the first hydrogen-fuelled gas turbine engine for the light aviation market © Safran

Turbotech and Safran test first hydrogen turboprop for light aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Turbotech and Safran have successfully completed the first test of a hydrogen-fuelled aero gas turbine engine with an ultra-highperformance regenerative cycle. The test was made possible by ArianeGroup’s resources and decades of expertise in preparing and performing tests with hydrogen fuels for space applications at its Vernon test facility in France. This initial trial was

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Safran and ONERA have started wind tunnel tests with ECOENGInE, a 1:5 scale demonstrator of the forthcoming Open Fan technology

Safran and ONERA commence wind tunnel testing for future Open Fan technology

Aircraft & Engines

Safran Aircraft Engines and France’s national aerospace research agency, ONERA, have initiated wind tunnel testing with the ECOENGInE, a 1:5 scale demonstrator of the forthcoming Open Fan technology. These trials are taking place at ONERA’s wind tunnel facility in Modane, France. The Open Fan, a disruptive architecture and a vital component of the CFM RISE

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Jean-Michel Hillion, Safran Landing Systems, Victoria Foy, CEO Safran Seats, Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates, Yves Melisse, Safran Cabin, Sébastien Weber CEO Safran Aerosystems

Emirates awards Safran multiple new contracts worth US$1.2 billion

MRO & Production

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has awarded a series of contracts to Safran, worth over US$1.2 billion combined. This includes a US$1 billion deal for the latest-generation Safran seats for Emirates’ new fleet of Airbus A350, Boeing 777X-9 and existing Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The agreement includes business-, premium economy- and economy-class seats for the

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Official contract signing between Safran and Turkish Technic

Safran and Turkish Technic ink exclusive five-year maintenance agreement

MRO & Production, Top Stories

Safran and Turkish Technic have entered into an exclusive five-year maintenance agreement to service APU generators, engine harnesses, and ventilation systems equipment. This comprehensive contract will encompass over 500 Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. Under this exclusive arrangement, Safran Electrical & Power will handle the repair and maintenance of APU generators and engine harnesses, while

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Safran to develop the landing gear system for Bell’s tiltrotor aircraft

Safran to design landing gear system for Bell’s tiltrotor aircraft

Military & Defense

Safran Landing Systems is to become a key participant in Bell‘s tiltrotor aircraft programme, a crucial component of the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) project. Under the terms of the contract, Safran Landing Systems will take charge of designing and developing a fully integrated landing system, forging a robust foundation to fulfil forthcoming

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Safran Nacelles and Sunclass announce multi-year service agreements

Safran, GDAT Group ink helicopter engine support deals

Safran Helicopter Engines secures key support contract with DRF Luftrettung

SAESM expands Nouaceur plant for increased MRO capacity

GKN Aerospace to expand support for LEAP engines

Turbotech and Safran test first hydrogen turboprop for light aircraft

Safran and ONERA commence wind tunnel testing for future Open Fan technology

Emirates awards Safran multiple new contracts worth US$1.2 billion

Safran and Turkish Technic ink exclusive five-year maintenance agreement

Safran to design landing gear system for Bell’s tiltrotor aircraft

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