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New MRO labor strategies are prioritizing earlier education, developmental training and improved benefits.

The technique makes it more straightforward to obtain a component with a high-quality surface finish on the aluminum part, in an easily repeatable way.

Bruno Even, Airbus Helicopters’ CEO for eight years, on April 1 hands over the reins of the world’s biggest rotorcraft manufacturer.

Safran Aero Boosters is advancing with the expansion of its engine component production capacities.

Inflight entertainment and connectivity specialist RAVE Aerospace is studying how AI can improve image quality on seatback displays while also curbing costs.

Seeing shortcomings in their support to the aviation sector, EU officials and members of the European Parliament are considering a more comprehensive approach.

Testing is underway at increasingly larger scales for the integration of an open-fan engine on Airbus’ (NGSA), Airbus and Safran executives said.

Safran Corporate Ventures’ collaboration with Metavonics may help streamline the avionics architecture of a more-electric single-aisle aircraft.

In Europe, the U.S. and Canada, development of megawatt-class hybrid propulsion enters a critical phase.

Safran Helicopter Engines has begun assembly of the first 600-kW TG600 turbogenerator for U.S. startup Electra.aero’s prototype EL-9 hybrid eSTOL aircraft.

Safran’s Aneto engine has been selected to power new-build and refurbished Bell 214ST Super Transporter helicopters.

The new French five-seat helicopter is targeting a light turbine segment dominated by the Robinson R66 and Bell 505.

Plans to flight test CFM International’s Open Fan engine on an Airbus A380 are accelerating following the initial meeting of the Safran-led Take Off project.

Safran Aerosystems has acquired MCA, a specialist in metallic parts for fuel systems.

Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Emirati defense group Edge has signed an MOU with Safran on the potential joint development and production of air-to-ground weapon systems.

An unexpectedly low life limit on a key Leap-1B engine part could leave some operators scrambling if CFM’s replacement part plan does not stay on track.

Safran's diversification in suppliers of titanium billets and forgings is sufficiently well underway for the manufacturer to do without Russian titanium, its CEO says.

Demand for CFM56 shop visits will remain strong through 2028, but it’s too soon to tell how quickly volume will fall as the decade wraps up, Safran CEO says.

CFM International partner Safran will rely on spare engine leasing to help solve the looming engine availability issue, Safran's CEO said.

CFM International delivered more Leap turbofans than expected in 2025 and is planning a further, strong production ramp-up in 2026, Safran's CEO said.

The procurement of Safran Hammer bomb kits for Ukraine follows on from a broader strategic partnership between Norway and France that was agreed to last summer.

Safran says it has acquired French resilient PNT specialist Syntony as part of a broader move among to deal with the scourge of GPS jamming and spoofing.

MTU Aero Engines' new boss wants to maintain the engine partnership with Safran to jointly pursue the fighter programs likely to emerge from the anticipated divorce between France and Germany on the Next-Generation Fighter portion of their FCAS.

Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.