Safran To Open Another Booster Component Factory In Belgium

CFM Leap 1 engine
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LYON—Safran Aero Boosters is advancing with the expansion of its engine component production capacities, with the planned creation of a €125 million ($144 million) factory in Welkenraedt, Belgium. The March 27 announcement came as production rates for the CFM Leap turbofan, which equips the Airbus...
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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