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Aerospace propulsion

Having built up expertise in all propulsion technologies, Safran is a pivotal player in air and space propulsion solutions for both civil and military markets.

Safran’s "Aerospace Propulsion" business covers all activities concerning the propulsion of civil and military airplanes and helicopters, missiles and launch vehicles: research & development, design, production, marketing and sales, testing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

Companies in our Aerospace Propulsion branch supply engines, equipment and support services for many of today’s leading aerospace programs.

Safran’s propulsion business

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    Civil aircraft

    The Safran group makes engines for mainline and regional jets, and is developing a new engine for business jets.

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  • Military aircraft

    Safran covers the full military aircraft market, with jet engines for combat and training aircraft, and turboprop engines for transport aircraft.

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    Helicopters

    Safran is the world leader in engines for civil and military helicopters. We have produced over 50,000 turbine engines to date, and have 2,200 customers in 150 countries.

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Group companies involved

  • Snecma
  • Turbomeca
  • Snecma Propulsion Solide
  • Techspace Aero

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Aerospace news

  • 2010.03.12 | Inauguration of Turbomeca Australasia’s New Facility
  • 2010.03.09 | François Tarel, Aircelle Executive Vice President
  • 2010.03.09 | Bond Offshore signs a new SBH® Contract with Turbomeca UK
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Partnership

GE-Safran renew partnership for another 30 years

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Video

Watch the launch of Ariane 5 rocket (© Arianespace).

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Commitments

What if you see the sky in green ? To meet today’s pressing environmental challenges, Safran is conducting ambitious research program : CLEAN SKY.

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Reports

In early 2009, Safran resumed development of the Vinci cryogenic rocket engine, intended for the upper stage of an upgrated version of the Ariane 5 launcher.

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Aircelle is multiplying alliances with industrial partners in an effort to quickly bolster its presence in international markets.

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