Safran Power Units (Subsidiary of Safran Helicopter Engines) A leader in Auxiliary Power Systems (APUs) and Turbojet Engines
Subsidiary of Safran Helicopter Engines, Safran Power Units is specialized in the design and manufacturing of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), starting systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as turbojet engines for missiles and target drones..
Our expertise
Power systems
Safran Power Units offers a wide range of Auxiliary Power Units. Operated in demanding conditions, they are featured on a large range of military aircrafts and helicopters such as the Rafale, A400M, H225, NH90 or AW189. A range of APUs has been specifically designed for business aviation and is installed on the Falcon 6X and Global 7500.
Starting systems
Safran Power Units designs and manufactures a large range of starting systems. Depending on the aircraft's architecture, power is transferred either mechanically or pneumatically. The company also makes valve systems for engine air turbine starters.
Turbojet engines
Safran Power Units is the European leader in turbojet engines for missiles and target drones. The engines, with power range between 25 daN and 600 daN, are robusts and compacts, and are installed in missiles such as MBDA Scalp and Exocet Block 3, Saab Dynamics RBS15, Kongsberg NSM, as well as Kratos BQM 167 and 177 target drones.
More than 60 years of history
Founded in 1961 by James Gaston Bayard, Microturbo quickly established itself as a pioneer in the development of aircraft engine starting systems. Over the years, the company has evolved under the name Safran Power Units, expanding its expertise.
Serving Aviation Safety
Committed to making aviation safer, Safran Power Units places the safety of its products and services at the heart of its priorities, relying on a strong safety culture and rigorous risk management across its activities.
A worldwide support close to operators
Based in Toulouse (France), Dallas and San Diego (USA), Safran Power Units provides a wide range of services to its customers, and relies on Safran global network to ensure optimum availability of its products.
Shaping future systems
Safran Power Units constantly innovates and develops new power unit solutions featuring higher performances with lower environmental footprint and operating costs, relying on its expertise in hybridization and fuel cells.
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Toulouse, France
Headquartered in France and two affiliates in the United States
Certifications and approvals
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Safran Power Units Agrément VAR part 5 Vietnam
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Safran Power Units CAA UK
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Safran Power Units EASA
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Safran Power Units EMAR FR 145
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Safran Power Units EMAR21G
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Safran Power Units EMAR21J
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Safran Power Units EN9100 - AS9100
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Safran Power Units FR SPTY (B) Current Air Agency Certificate Issued
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Safran Power Units FR SPTY (C) CURRENT OPSPECS
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Safran Power Units PART145
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Safran Power Units PART21G
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Our supplier and purchasing documents
Our rating on gender equality
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Gender pay gap
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Allocation of individual increases
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Difference in the distribution of promotions
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Number of employees increased upon return from maternity leave
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Parity among top 10 earners
0/10
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