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More electric aircraft

Safran is gearing up for the aircraft energy revolution, in which traditional hydraulic and pneumatic systems are replaced by electrically-driven systems.

The Boeing 787 will feature electric brakes made by Safran<br />© Boeing {JPEG}
The Boeing 787 will feature electric brakes made by Safran
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“More electric” aircraft will lower the total cost of ownership, enhance propulsion efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Safran is investing heavily to develop cost-effective technologies for these aircraft. By “electric aircraft”, we mean that the traditional hydraulic fluids and compressed air used to drive many aircraft systems will be replaced by electrically-driven systems, for a significant reduction in weight and therefore fuel consumption. We are carrying out a number of studies on electrical systems, while developing the required electrical, electronic and mechanical components, and looking at new ways to assemble, protect and monitor these components throughout their operating life.

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Safran Power

Safran Power is a new operating entity, created as part of Hispano-Suiza, the Group subsidiary specialized in onboard electrical power applications. This new structure is dedicated to power electronics, an essential part of the Group’s drive to become a world leader in enabling technologies for more and all-electric aircraft.

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