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

Financial

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

Military & Defense

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

MRO & Production

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

Financial

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

MRO & Production

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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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

MRO & Production

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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Safran boosts global LEAP engine support with major network expansion

Safran to boost MRO network with CRT acquisition

AOI and Safran sign Larzac engine maintenance agreement

HAECO partners with Safran Aircraft Engines for LEAP RBS installation

Safran announces acquisition of AI-firm Preligens

HAL and SAFHAL cooperate to develop Aravalli engines

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

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