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Safran begins assembly of TG600 turbogenerator for Electra EL9 ahead of first‑flight push

Safran Helicopter Engines has started assembly of the TG600 turbogenerator for Electra’s EL9 nine‑seat hybrid‑electric ultra‑STOL aircraft. The move marks a key propulsion‑integration milestone as Electra and Safran advance hardware integration toward a planned first flight in the coming years.

2026-03-12T08:41:15.460338-07:00

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Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026

2026-03-11T07:03:35.111570-07:00

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Safran-led TAKE OFF project launches to flight-test open-fan on A380 in 2029

2026-03-05T08:31:33.910771-08:00

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Kingswood closes SPI deal, rebrands business as RAVE Aerospace to push IFEC and connected seatback growth

2026-02-05T07:36:34.862403-08:00

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Safran begins assembly of TG600 turbogenerator for Electra EL9 ahead of first‑flight push Safran Helicopter Engines has started assembly of the TG600 turbogenerator for Electra’s EL9 nine‑seat hybrid‑electric ultra‑STOL aircraft. The move marks a key propulsion‑integration milestone as Electra and Safran advance hardware integration toward a planned first flight in the coming years.

2026-03-12T08:41:15.460338-07:00

Safran begins assembly of TG600 turbogenerator for Electra EL9 ahead of first‑flight push

Vertical Mag

Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026 At Verticon 2026 Safran Helicopter Engines unveiled new additions to its digital‑services portfolio aimed at improving engine monitoring, enabling predictive maintenance, increasing shop throughput and lowering operators' maintenance costs. The tools are positioned to boost helicopter availability and cut unscheduled removals through enhanced data‑driven diagnostics.

2026-03-11T07:03:35.111570-07:00

Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026

Aviation Week

Guimbal launches Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2 Hélicoptères Guimbal has unveiled the Grand Cabri G5, a five‑seat turbine single derived from its two‑seat Cabri G2. The G5 will be powered by a Safran Arrius 2D (450 shp) developed for the type, with Airbus announced as a programme partner; it targets the Robinson R66/Bell 505 segment.

2026-03-10T13:03:47.741440-07:00

Guimbal launches Grand Cabri G5 — five‑seat turbine derivative of the Cabri G2

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Safran-led TAKE OFF project launches to flight-test open-fan on A380 in 2029 The EU-funded TAKE OFF project, led by Safran Aircraft Engines, has formally launched to develop an open-fan demonstrator and conduct flight tests on an Airbus A380 in 2029. The consortium will focus on integration, testing and certification knowledge under the Clean Aviation programme.

2026-03-05T08:31:33.910771-08:00

Safran-led TAKE OFF project launches to flight-test open-fan on A380 in 2029

Wall Street Journal

Safran seeks alternative rare-earth suppliers amid geopolitical tensions Safran is stockpiling rare-earth elements and scouting alternative suppliers as geopolitical tensions raise concerns over supplies of critical rare-earth materials used in engines and avionics. The move aims to shield production and defence programmes from export curbs and broader supply-chain disruption.

2026-02-13T15:05:08.315375-08:00

Safran seeks alternative rare-earth suppliers amid geopolitical tensions

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Safran opens €280m landing‑gear plant in Nouaceur to supply Airbus A320 Safran has inaugurated a €280m landing‑gear factory in Nouaceur, Casablanca, to produce landing gear for the Airbus A320 family. The plant — opened in a ceremony chaired by King Mohammed VI — will create about 500 jobs by 2029 and run on 100% clean energy.

2026-02-13T10:05:02.936734-08:00

Safran opens €280m landing‑gear plant in Nouaceur to supply Airbus A320

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Norway orders hundreds of Safran AASM "Hammer" glide bombs for Ukraine Safran confirmed Norway has ordered hundreds of its AASM "Hammer" precision glide bombs for onward delivery to Ukraine. The procurement supplies standoff-capable GPS/INS-guided munitions in the hundreds, boosting Kyiv's precision-strike inventory and operational range for ground-attack operations, and represents a notable European munitions contribution.

2026-02-13T05:14:05.976045-08:00

Norway orders hundreds of Safran AASM "Hammer" glide bombs for Ukraine

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Safran posts record 2025 LEAP deliveries, lifts 2028 targets and eyes Rafale work in India Safran reported a strong 2025 with record LEAP engine deliveries, €31.3bn revenue (+15%) and a 16.6% recurring operating margin, and raised its 2028 targets — including a plan to reach about 2,600 LEAP engines by 2028. The group also flagged growing defence activity and plans to expand Rafale component production in India.

2026-02-12T22:19:36.224081-08:00

Safran posts record 2025 LEAP deliveries, lifts 2028 targets and eyes Rafale work in India

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Safran begins assembly of TG600 turbogenerator for Electra EL9 ahead of first‑flight push

Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026

Safran-led TAKE OFF project launches to flight-test open-fan on A380 in 2029

Kingswood closes SPI deal, rebrands business as RAVE Aerospace to push IFEC and connected seatback growth

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