Warning This site is not recommended for Internet Explorer browsers. Please use another web browser to get a better experience.

Safran Aerospace Composites celebrates 10 years of manufacturing in Rochester, New Hampshire

Business

Safran Aerospace Composites has proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its joint manufacturing plant with Albany Engineered Composites in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Safran Aerospace Composites 10 year anniversary - Speakers

To commemorate a decade of manufacturing 3D woven composite parts for aircraft jet engines, the two companies hosted a celebratory event with employees and company leaders; as well as representatives from the Congressional offices of Chris Pappas (D-NH), Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).  

The celebration was an opportunity to reflect on the companies’ 10-year journey of advanced manufacturing, as well as highlight current projects, recognize employees for their contributions, and look forward to the future. 

Their 300,000-square-foot plant uses the RTM (resin transfer molding) process to manufacture fan blades and cases for CFM International’s LEAP turbofan engines – which power the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX jetliners – and fan cases for General Electric’s GE9X turbofan engine, developed for the Boeing 777X. 

These 3D-woven RTM composite blades offer considerable weight savings over conventional metal blades – about 500 kilos per airplane (1,100 lbs) - contributing to the overall engine efficiency.

Safran Aerospace Composites 10 year anniversary - Group