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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

  • 2012.01.25 | Norwegian Orders 100 LEAP-1B-Powered 737 MAX Airplanes
  • 2012.01.25 | SaM146 1S18 engine certified by EASA
  • 2012.01.25 | Snecma Morocco Engine Services expands MRO capabilities to include CFM56-5B
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CFM Hyderabad

CFM Hyderabad: Jet-propelling training

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More about the Safran group Aeronautics activities.

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Stories - AOG in Agadir

Grounded aircraft cost airlines money. Safran’s troubleshooting experts provide on-site maintenance services 24-7, helping to get planes safety back into the air.

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Reports

To maintain its competitiveness in the commercial launch market, the Ariane rocket has to change, as it already has several times in the past. Safran, as the lead contractor for Ariane’s propulsion systems, will play a major role in all upcoming programs.

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Safran’s new aircraft engine, more fuel-efficient and friendlier to the environment, has already been selected for the Airbus A320neo and Comac C919 jetliners.

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