Safran Transmission Systems A world leader in mechanical power transmission systems

Safran Transmission Systems is a world leader in mechanical power transmission systems for commercial and military aircraft. With over 50,000 products delivered to date, the company holds 30% of the global market for mainline commercial jets (over 100 seats).

Our expertise

Power transmission systems for the civil aviation market

Safran Transmission Systems supports leading engine manufacturers and aircraft manufacturers in the commercial, regional and business aviation sectors, as well as helicopter manufacturers, with mechanical power transmission systems that combine performance and reliability.

Power transmission systems for the military market

Safran Transmission Systems meets the needs of armed forces with mechanical power transmission systems for military aircraft and helicopters, designed to operate in particularly demanding environments.

Power transmission systems for advanced air mobility

Safran Transmission Systems supports the growth of advanced air mobility with power transmission systems tailored to electric and hybrid propulsion architectures.

120 years of pioneering vision

From the earliest aircraft and automotive engines to today's mechanical power transmission systems, our story has been unfolding for more than a century. Its guiding thread: innovation, technical excellence and a constant ability to reinvent ourselves in service of our customers.

Innovation serving our customers

Our engineers and technicians design, develop and support innovative power transmission systems throughout their service life, helping to power the next generation of aircraft engines.

Decarbonized aviation: our priority

To contribute to more environmentally responsible aviation, we develop more sustainable solutions by reducing weight and improving the efficiency of next-generation engines.

Growing careers, building futures

Our success is built on the women and men who make Safran Transmission Systems what it is today. That is why we invest in skills development and career growth across all our professions, enabling everyone to learn, progress and thrive.

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30 %

market share for commercial jets with over 100 seats

10 %

of revenues invested in R&D

50,000

power transmission systems delivered

1

billion flight-hours with our power transmission systems

1,900

airlines and operators use our equipment

611

patents worldwide

Our rating on gender equality

0 95 / 100

Criteria
  1. 1.

    Gender pay gap

    40/40

  2. 2.

    Allocation of individual increases

    20/20

  3. 3.

    Difference in the distribution of promotions

    15/15

  4. 4.

    Number of employees increased upon return from maternity leave

    15/15

  5. 5.

    Parity among top 10 earners

    5/10

The Gender Equality Index is calculated in accordance with French law (Law of September 5, 2018, and its implementing decree of January 8, 2019) regarding professional equality between men and women. French companies with 50 or more employees are legally required to measure and publish these five gender equality indicators annually. This requirement is specific to French employment law and does not apply to Safran's operations in other countries, where local employment practices and regulations govern employment practices.

European Union "Inteligentny Rozwój" program

Project realisation "Budowa Centrum Badawczo-Rozwojowego przekładni silników lotniczych” in Safran Transmission Systems Poland

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Aero Gearbox International building located at Colombes

A joint venture with Rolls-Royce combining our expertise

Formed in 2015, Aero Gearbox International brings together the expertise and experience of its two parent companies: Safran Transmission Systems in the design, production and maintenance of mechanical power transmission systems, and Rolls-Royce for aircraft engines and systems integration. Based on a 25-year, renewable partnership, the company is the exclusive supplier of these systems for all future commercial aircraft engines made by Rolls-Royce. One of the joint venture’s first products was the accessory drive train for the Trent 7000 engine powering the Airbus A330neo. It has facilities in Colombes (near Paris), Derby (UK), Dahlewitz (Germany) and Ropczyce (Poland). 

 

Aero Gearbox International
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Safran Transmission Systems employees in the production workshop with their new work clothes.
Safran Transmission Systems employees in the production workshop with their new work clothes.
Safran Transmission Systems employees in the production workshop with their new work clothes.
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Safran Transmission Systems employees in the production workshop with their new work clothes.
Safran Transmission Systems employees in the production workshop with their new work clothes.
Safran Transmission Systems employees in the production workshop with their new work clothes.
© Laurent HAZGUI / CAPA Pictures / Safran
Safran Transmission Systems employees
Safran Transmission Systems employees
Safran Transmission Systems employees
© Laurent HAZGUI / CAPA Pictures / Safran
AGB (Accessory GearBox) LEAP-1A assembly
AGB (Accessory GearBox) LEAP-1A assembly
AGB (Accessory GearBox) LEAP-1A assembly
© Adrien Daste / Safran MRO Workshop - Department of Commerce and Services
5 Axis Machining Center
5 Axis Machining Center
5 Axis Machining Center
© Adrien Daste / Safran Start-of-line workshop - Pinions - Industrial…
Manual adjustment on right pinion
Manual adjustment on right pinion
Manual adjustment on right pinion
© Adrien Daste / Safran Fitting - Workshop beginning of range - Line…
AGB (Accessory GearBox) Assembly BR710
AGB (Accessory GearBox) Assembly BR710
AGB (Accessory GearBox) Assembly BR710
© Adrien Daste / Safran MRO Workshop - Department of Commerce and Services
Pinion
Pinion
Pinion
© Adrien Daste / Safran
Single-block machined casings for LEAP-1B power transmissions
Single-block machined casings for LEAP-1B power transmissions
Single-block machined casings for LEAP-1B power transmissions
© Laurent HAZGUI / CAPA Pictures / Safran

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Locations

Safran Transmission Systems headquarters
Safran Transmission Systems
Headquarters

18, boulevard Louis-Seguin

92707 Colombes Cedex France

Safran Transmission Systems Poland
Safran Transmission Systems Poland
Industrial site

ul. Partyzantow 29

39-120 Sedziszow Malopolski Poland

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