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...
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