Safran

When Safran became a minority shareholder in Ineratec, the intent was to understand the technology from the inside.

The German MRO giant will undertake repairs for nacelles found on the engine type.

As recovery from the pandemic continues, the outlook for MRO is promising despite ongoing supply chain issues.

Bringing aerospace engineering to bear on cell technology promises to unlock improvements.

Aura Aero is a French AAM) startup with ambitions of building a family of electric regional aircraft.

While the EC has initially referred to a 5% SAF incorporation target for 2030, the industry has been lobbying for a greater proportion.

Albany International, the provider of 3D-woven composite fan blades to Safran for LEAP aircraft engines, announced March 13 that it is searching for a new CEO.

Europe’s Clean Aviation launches drive to improve next-generation aircraft efficiency 30-50%.

Clean Aviation’s Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft thrust is developing technology for a mid-2030s service entry.

The company said there was no timetable, and it may not comment again unless or until its board of directors approves a deal.

Airlines can now turn to ST Engineering and AFI KLM E&M for Leap 1A nacelle repairs endorsed by engine-maker CFM International.

French OEM Safran reported 29% higher civil aftermarket sales in 2022.

eVTOL propeller test; hybrid-electric turboprop; hydrogen supply networks; and vertiports for Dubai.

Safran CEO Olivier Andries does not expect supply chain issues to go away any time soon.

The modified Tech TP technology demonstrator has completed ground tests at Safran Helicopter Engines in Tarnos, France.

Heat management has become a critical issue in fuel cell-based system design.

Safran Landing Systems reports increased interest from airlines in upgrading to carbon brakes.

France’s defense materiel agency has cleared a new 1,000-kg (2,204-lb.) version of the Safran AASM munition for use on Dassault Rafale fighters.

As manufacturing crises tend to start deep in the supply chain, the aeronautical industry should keep a close eye on its suppliers, says French consultancy Kyu.

Just two launches are scheduled for 2023 at Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.

Ambitious large scale airframe modification programs will convert two A380s into flying technology testbeds for a hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen combustion and an

Landing gear MRO providers are adding new capabilities, facilities and certifications to meet growing demand.

Mecachrome has completed the takeover of the WeAre Group, a significant step in the consolidation of the French supply chain.

Safran's CEO says the supply chain has been “extremely fragilized” and the situation in the U.S. is “extremely acute.”

While Airbus and the European industry are accelerating research and technology work to replace current aviation fuels with hydrogen, experts in atmospheric science and propulsion are debating the contrail potential of the zero-carbon fuel.