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Safran establishes new Wallonia subsidiary with €125m investment

François Lepot, Chief Executive Officer of Safran Aero Boosters, has announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Safran Booster Components, located in Welkenraedt, Wallonia, Belgium. The announcement, made in the presence of Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Vice-President of the Walloon Government and Minister for the Economy, Industry and Employment, supports Wallonia’s reindustrialisation efforts. The new industrial site […]

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Safran invests in French start-up Metavonics

Safran backs avionics startup Metavonics with €7.3m funding round

Safran, through its Safran Corporate Ventures arm, has invested in French avionics start-up Metavonics as part of a €7.3 million Series A funding round alongside safety-critical technology specialist TTTech. Founded in 2021, Metavonics develops modular, next-generation avionics solutions designed to improve the safety, performance and efficiency of onboard aircraft systems while reducing weight, energy consumption

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Safran and JAL have inked an SBH contract for the carrier's fleet of A350 aircraft © Airbus

Safran and JAL ink new SBH contract for JAL’s A350 fleet

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Safran have signed a comprehensive nine-year “Support By the Hour” (SBH) contract covering up to 35 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft. Services began on January 1, 2026. The agreement is a first of its kind, bringing together four Safran companies — Safran Landing Systems, Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electrical &

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Safran will develop Eurofl’Eye, the new advanced vision technology for NH90 helicopters

Safran to develop Eurofl’Eye for NH90 helicopters

Safran Electronics & Defense has announced the signing of a major contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency for the development of the Eurofl’Eye distributed panoramic vision system. Awarded in partnership with NHIndustries and Thales, the contract responds to the requirements of France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement and Spain’s Dirección General de Armamento y Material,

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Safran acquires Collins Aerospace’s flight control business

Safran has officially closed the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation activities, marking a pivotal step in becoming a global leader in the field. These systems are essential to the operation of commercial and military aircraft, as well as helicopters, and are regarded as mission-critical components. The acquisition significantly strengthens Safran’s position in

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