IndustryElectra selects Safran turbogenerator for hybrid-electric EL9Production agreement supports certification campaign ahead of planned 2030 entry into serviceJuly 15, 2026Read more
IndustryEmbraer completes acquisition of EZ Air joint venture from SafranBrazilian manufacturer takes full control of the Mexican cabin interiors supplier after regulatory approvalsJuly 01, 2026Read more
Air TransportSafran to sell 50% stake in EZAir to EmbraerTransaction gives Embraer full control of interiors operation in Mexico and related activities in BrazilJanuary 19, 2026Read more
Air TransportSafran expands LEAP engine operations in Morocco with new investmentsFrench group announces significant expansion in Casablanca focusing on maintenance, assembly, and testingOctober 14, 2025Read more
Paris AirshowCOMAC signs supply agreements for the widebody C929The Chinese manufacturer signed memoranda with Safran and Crane during the Paris Air ShowJune 17, 2025Read more
HelicoptersRobinson launches R88, its largest helicopterAircraft for up to eight passengers will be powered by a Safran Arriel turbine engine and is expected to debut by the end of the decadeMarch 10, 2025Read more
Air TransportBoeing and Airbus jets are flying with unapproved engine parts, CFM saysManufacturer of CFM56 engines is taking British supplier AOG Technics to court for falsifying documents approving its partsSeptember 21, 2023Read more
HelicoptersBell 505 becomes the first single engine helicopter to fly with 100% SAFFlight took place in Fort Worth with aircraft using only sustainable aviation fuelFebruary 22, 2023Read more
Air TransportRussian SSJ100 regional jets are already suffering from engine parts shortagesSukhoi aircraft uses the Powerjet SaM146 turbofan, based on the CFM 56 and which is produced by NPO Saturn in partnership with French company SafranApril 26, 2022Read more
TechnologyGE and Safran launch CFM RISE program, which forecasts new engine 20% more efficientCompanies have extended joint venture until 2050 and intend to study propulsion technologies with open fans, hybrid-electric and hydrogen as fuelJune 15, 2021Read more