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Safran to test Silvercrest with 250 kW e‑motors on LP and HP spools this summer

Safran Aircraft Engines is accelerating hybridisation tests, fitting a Silvercrest business‑jet engine with 250 kW electric motors on both low‑ and high‑pressure spools and planning demonstrator runs this summer, the company said at Clean Aviation’s Brussels forum on 18 March.

2026-03-26T06:26:39.692299-07:00

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Greenpoint (Safran) delivers VVIP BBJ 787-9 outfitted with AeroSuite private suites

2026-03-19T12:09:59.422169-07:00

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Safran advances system testing ahead of 2027 ground trials of open‑fan front module

2026-03-20T09:01:28.659345-07:00

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

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

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Safran to test Silvercrest with 250 kW e‑motors on LP and HP spools this summer Safran Aircraft Engines is accelerating hybridisation tests, fitting a Silvercrest business‑jet engine with 250 kW electric motors on both low‑ and high‑pressure spools and planning demonstrator runs this summer, the company said at Clean Aviation’s Brussels forum on 18 March.

2026-03-26T06:26:39.692299-07:00

Safran to test Silvercrest with 250 kW e‑motors on LP and HP spools this summer

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Safran advances system testing ahead of 2027 ground trials of open‑fan front module Safran Aircraft Engines is ramping up system‑level testing for its open‑fan propulsion concept as it prepares full‑scale ground trials of the front module — including a 4 m‑diameter fan — in 2027, and aims for flight tests of a complete powerplant in 2029.

2026-03-20T09:01:28.659345-07:00

Safran advances system testing ahead of 2027 ground trials of open‑fan front module

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Top U.S. lawmaker asks Pentagon to review Safran's China joint ventures over national-security concerns A senior U.S. lawmaker has asked the Pentagon to review French aerospace group Safran's joint ventures in China, citing national-security concerns about the company's commercial ties with Chinese firms. The request underscores growing congressional scrutiny of defense contractors' China links.

2026-03-20T08:34:07.808880-07:00

Top U.S. lawmaker asks Pentagon to review Safran's China joint ventures over national-security concerns

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Greenpoint (Safran) delivers VVIP BBJ 787-9 outfitted with AeroSuite private suites Greenpoint Technologies, a Safran company, has delivered a VVIP Boeing Business Jet 787-9 interior completion to an undisclosed client, incorporating AeroSuite’s private-suite concept. The handover is another BBJ 787-9 outfitting by Greenpoint and showcases its widebody completion capabilities.

2026-03-19T12:09:59.422169-07:00

Greenpoint (Safran) delivers VVIP BBJ 787-9 outfitted with AeroSuite private suites

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Safran opens expanded electrical-systems MRO building in Sarasota, Florida Safran Electrical & Power has unveiled a new Sarasota, Florida building dedicated to maintenance, repair and overhaul of aerospace electrical systems. The facility expands Safran's U.S. MRO presence for avionics and electrical components, providing a local base for operator sustainment.

2026-03-18T11:04:42.648473-07:00

Safran opens expanded electrical-systems MRO building in Sarasota, Florida

Vertical Mag

Safran tapped to power McDermott's relaunch of the Bell 214ST with Aneto 1K McDermott Aviation announced several key suppliers for its relaunch of the Bell 214ST, naming Safran to supply Aneto 1K turboshaft engines for the type. The supplier selection defines the 214ST powerplant baseline as McDermott advances the programme restart.

2026-03-17T05:39:11.545356-07:00

Safran tapped to power McDermott's relaunch of the Bell 214ST with Aneto 1K

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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

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Safran to test Silvercrest with 250 kW e‑motors on LP and HP spools this summer

Greenpoint (Safran) delivers VVIP BBJ 787-9 outfitted with AeroSuite private suites

Safran advances system testing ahead of 2027 ground trials of open‑fan front module

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

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