Performance is improving across Safran's supply chain, after a period of widespread issues with delivery punctuality and quality, group executives say.
Safran Corporate Ventures has acquired a minority stake in Akira Technologies, a Bayonne, France-based test specialist that Safran has used to assess the hybrid-electric layout of the CFM RISE demonstrator engine.
As Airbus continues to evaluate whether to pursue an open fan for NGSA, the manufacturer's head of propulsion engineering sees one particular challenge if it goes unducted.
United Arab Emirates defense conglomerate Edge Group and Safran are looking to establish a solid rocket motor development and production capability in Brazil.
As CFM builds toward tests of its Open Fan, the joint venture is shifting gears from efficiency to expected durability and cost benefits of the engine concept.
CFM and third-party MRO providers are adding Leap aftermarket capacity to support a projected doubling of the narrowbody engine fleet in the next five years.
With the Leap engine fleet growing twice as fast as that of the CFM56, CFM is focused on upgrades and production as single-aisle demand continues unabated.
Airbus’ Flexrotor begins Baltic surveillance, Bombardier’s Global 8000 sets a speed record and Garmin launches AXIS flight displays for certified aircraft.
