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Safran and HAL propel India’s aerospace growth with LEAP engine pact

At the Aero India trade show in Bengaluru, Safran Aircraft Engines, the French aircraft engine manufacturer, has signed a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce turbine forged parts for LEAP engines. This agreement builds upon an MoU signed in October 2023, strengthening industrial cooperation under India’s “Make in India” initiative. The deal […]

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Inauguration of BeCover, the new compressor test centre in Herstal, Liège, Belgium

Safran inaugurates BeCOVER, a new compressor test centre in Belgium

Adrien Dolimont, Minister-President of Wallonia, and Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, inaugurated the BeCOVER compressor test centre in Herstal, Liège, Belgium. The state-of-the-art 3,000 m² facility is designed to test advanced compressors for civil and military aircraft engines, supporting the aviation sector’s environmental objectives. BeCOVER aims to validate innovative technologies to address major environmental challenges,

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The framework agreement between Mubadala and Safran will accelerate aerospace innovation and development in the UAE

Mubadala, Safran join forces to drive aerospace growth in the UAE

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor, and Safran, the French multinational aerospace and defence corporation, have unveiled a strengthened strategic framework to accelerate aerospace innovation and development in the UAE. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, the partnership targets key areas including maintenance, manufacturing, human capital development, advanced materials and space.

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Safran will expand its global MRO network to accommodate the growing demand for LEAP engine services

Safran boosts global LEAP engine support with major network expansion

Safran Aircraft Engines has unveiled an ambitious investment plan, committing over €1 billion to expand its global MRO network to accommodate the growing demand for LEAP engine services worldwide. Developed by CFM International—a joint venture between Safran and GE Aerospace—the LEAP engine, which entered service in 2016, powers nearly 4,000 narrow-body aircraft, including the Airbus

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Safran to acquire Component Repair Technologies CRT

Safran to boost MRO network with CRT acquisition

Safran Aircraft Engines has announced its intention to acquire Component Repair Technologies (CRT), an American firm based in Mentor, Ohio, renowned for its expertise in aircraft engine part repairs. This move will bolster Safran’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities across the Americas. CRT, employing over 450 people, specialises in repairing large components such as

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Agreement signing with AOI at the Egypt International Airshow Safran

AOI and Safran sign Larzac engine maintenance agreement

The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), has received a supplier certificate from aircraft engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines. This certification follows a cooperation agreement signed in December 2023 for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the Larzac engine. With this certification, AOI is now a globally authorised and licensed provider for the engines used in

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HAECO partners with Safran Aircraft Engines for RBS installation on LEAP engines HAECO

HAECO partners with Safran Aircraft Engines for LEAP RBS installation

HAECO has announced a long-term partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines for the installation of the reverse bleed system (RBS) on LEAP engines. This collaboration reinforces HAECO’s reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality engine services and its commitment to fostering innovation in the aviation industry. The RBS installation will be performed on-wing and near-wing by

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Safran acquisition of AI-firm Preligens Safran

Safran announces acquisition of AI-firm Preligens

Preligens; a company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) for aerospace and defence, has officially joined Safran. The acquisition was completed for an enterprise value of €220 million (US$244 million). Preligens will be rebranded as Safran.AI and will become part of Safran Electronics & Defense. Founded in 2016, Preligens specialises in AI analytics-solutions for high-resolution imagery,

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Contract signing between HAL and SAFHAL HAL

HAL and SAFHAL cooperate to develop Aravalli engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines (SAFHAL) have entered into an airframe contract to jointly design, develop, manufacture, supply, and support a new generation of high-power engines named ‘Aravalli’. These engines will power India’s 13-ton Medium Lift class Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), both of which are being

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