Safran CEO Takes Short-Term Action And Thinks Propulsion Long-Term

Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin
Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin does not see a need for an intermediate engine between the current Leap and one that would slash greenhouse gas emissions in 2035.
Credit: Myli Bourigault/L'Oeil-du-Diaph
To preserve Safran amid the impact of the pandemic, CEO Philippe Petitcolin chose fast and strong action: cutting jobs and resorting to shortened work hours. While confident about the company’s business model, he is turning to the longer-term challenge of decarbonizing propulsion. France Bureau...

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