Safran Doubles Down On Leap-1A Final Assembly Site Diversification

two people working on a CFM International Leap engine

Safran has produced all CFM engines powering the Airbus A320 family at its Villaroche site near Paris to date.

Credit: Adrien Daste/Safran
Reducing costs, including in production, is generally a priority for engine-makers. But with demand and backlogs strong amid uncertainty in international trade, resilience is trumping cost-cutting. Some manufacturers prefer to guarantee continuity of operations, despite the price. Safran is doing...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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