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Safran reveals €9B bid to acquire Zodiac Aerospace, targeting €200M in synergies

Safran has disclosed a €9 billion takeover bid for Zodiac Aerospace, setting up a major consolidation in aerospace equipment and systems. The companies project the combined group to deliver about €2.7 billion in annual operating profit and identify €200 million of synergies from the transaction.

2026-04-27T15:49:13.707310-07:00

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Safran Helicopter Engines inaugurates new Hamburg-area MRO to expand European helicopter engine support

2026-04-24T09:44:34.858031-07:00

Aviation Today

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00

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Safran reports €8.6bn Q1 2026 revenue (+18.8%), driven by civil engine aftermarket—CEO cites little/no Middle East war impact

2026-04-22T22:05:46.145340-07:00

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Safran reveals €9B bid to acquire Zodiac Aerospace, targeting €200M in synergies Safran has disclosed a €9 billion takeover bid for Zodiac Aerospace, setting up a major consolidation in aerospace equipment and systems. The companies project the combined group to deliver about €2.7 billion in annual operating profit and identify €200 million of synergies from the transaction.

2026-04-27T15:49:13.707310-07:00

Safran reveals €9B bid to acquire Zodiac Aerospace, targeting €200M in synergies

Vertical Mag

Safran Helicopter Engines inaugurates new Hamburg-area MRO to expand European helicopter engine support Safran Helicopter Engines has opened a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair and overhaul facility near Hamburg, designed to expand helicopter engine support and maintenance services across Europe. The company said the new site strengthens its European footprint while enabling more sustainable MRO operations.

2026-04-24T09:44:34.858031-07:00

Safran Helicopter Engines inaugurates new Hamburg-area MRO to expand European helicopter engine support

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Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp Airbus booked a March order surge—331 aircraft worth $23.2 billion—supported by continued A320neo demand, even as delivery headwinds persist. The cluster highlights aircraft sitting idle awaiting engines, while engine OEMs ramp (e.g., Leap production targets for 2026) and aftermarket support expands (AerFin’s V2500 capability), underscoring a widening gap between order intake and available propulsion.

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

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Safran reports €8.6bn Q1 2026 revenue (+18.8%), driven by civil engine aftermarket—CEO cites little/no Middle East war impact Safran posted adjusted Q1 2026 revenue of €8.6bn, up 18.8% versus Q1 2025 (+23.0% on an organic basis), with propulsion revenue rising 23.6% to €4.6bn. The CEO said there’s little to no slowdown in CFM56 and LEAP engine MRO despite the war in the Middle East, and expects full-year revenue at the high end of guidance.

2026-04-22T22:05:46.145340-07:00

Safran reports €8.6bn Q1 2026 revenue (+18.8%), driven by civil engine aftermarket—CEO cites little/no Middle East war impact

AINonline

Textron and Safran expand European distribution and helicopter engine maintenance footprint in Düsseldorf and Germany Textron is expanding its European parts and distribution center in Düsseldorf, adding 1,000 sq m this year to support regional inventory and fulfillment. Separately, Safran inaugurated a new German facility focused on helicopter engine maintenance, positioning the company to better serve the European market.

2026-04-22T10:50:05.157855-07:00

Textron and Safran expand European distribution and helicopter engine maintenance footprint in Düsseldorf and Germany

FlightGlobal

EDF backs SHARP, a €25m next-gen helicopter engine R&T consortium led by Avio Aero, MTU and Safran The European Defence Fund (EDF) has awarded €25 million ($29 million) under its 2025 work programme to SHARP, a next-generation military helicopter engine technology project led by the EURA consortium—Avio Aero (GE Aerospace-owned), MTU Aero Engines and Safran Helicopter Engines—with 25 partners.

2026-04-17T08:36:59.788141-07:00

EDF backs SHARP, a €25m next-gen helicopter engine R&T consortium led by Avio Aero, MTU and Safran

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Safran and RAVE Aerospace unveil ‘Origin’ dual demonstrators for premium cabin seats and hyperpersonalized IFE at AIX 2026 At Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats presented “Origin,” a joint vision for premium travel delivered through two demonstrators. The concept pairs advanced aircraft seating with in-seat entertainment, targeting hyperpersonalized, immersive digital experiences in the cabin.

2026-04-16T06:39:39.955419-07:00

Safran and RAVE Aerospace unveil ‘Origin’ dual demonstrators for premium cabin seats and hyperpersonalized IFE at AIX 2026

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Safran Aircraft Engines invests €150m in a 30,000-ton Gennevilliers forging press for critical LEAP and Rafale engine parts Safran Aircraft Engines says it will invest €150m to upgrade its historic Gennevilliers forging operation with a 30,000 metric ton hydraulic press. The added capacity is aimed at producing strategic engine components for both commercial programmes (including LEAP) and military applications, including Rafale engine parts.

2026-04-13T05:55:44.542193-07:00

Safran Aircraft Engines invests €150m in a 30,000-ton Gennevilliers forging press for critical LEAP and Rafale engine parts

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Safran reveals €9B bid to acquire Zodiac Aerospace, targeting €200M in synergies

Safran Helicopter Engines inaugurates new Hamburg-area MRO to expand European helicopter engine support

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

Safran reports €8.6bn Q1 2026 revenue (+18.8%), driven by civil engine aftermarket—CEO cites little/no Middle East war impact

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