Safran Builds Compressor Blade Factory In Belgium

Leap 1A Airbus A320neo
Credit: Safran
LYON—Safran and local institutional partners have laid the first stone for their new compressor blade manufacturing facility in Marchin, Belgium. Taking place in a context of production ramp-up for the Leap turbofan, and accompanying supply chain challenges, the Aug. 28 event marked a €50 million (...
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. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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