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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

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

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

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SHD Composites, Safran-backed EcoSuite consortium develop lightweight sustainable materials for aircraft interiors

2026-04-09T02:57:14.713349-07:00

FlightGlobal

H55 selects Safran ENGINeUS to power Bristell B23 Energic electric trainer, with serial production set for 2027

2026-04-13T03:53:28.142695-07:00

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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

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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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H55 selects Safran ENGINeUS to power Bristell B23 Energic electric trainer, with serial production set for 2027 Swiss electrification specialist H55 has chosen Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS motor to propel the battery-powered Bristell B23 Energic, a 100% electric trainer. Safran will support both prototype and serial phases starting in 2027, as the partners push certification and scale.

2026-04-13T03:53:28.142695-07:00

H55 selects Safran ENGINeUS to power Bristell B23 Energic electric trainer, with serial production set for 2027

Inflight Online

SHD Composites, Safran-backed EcoSuite consortium develop lightweight sustainable materials for aircraft interiors SHD Composites has developed lightweight, sustainable materials and processes for EcoSuite, a UK consortium led by Safran Seats GB and including government, research and industry partners. The programme pairs UK innovation with Safran Group’s global engineering capability to reduce weight and lifecycle emissions of aircraft interiors.

2026-04-09T02:57:14.713349-07:00

SHD Composites, Safran-backed EcoSuite consortium develop lightweight sustainable materials for aircraft interiors

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Precision Aviation Group expands Safran Electrical & Power authorized-repair network to five with EFIX and PAG Australia Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a global provider of aftermarket aviation and aerospace services, announced it has added EFIX and PAG Australia to Safran Electrical & Power’s Authorized Repair Center network, expanding PAG’s Safran‑approved repair footprint to five facilities for avionics and electrical‑system support.

2026-04-02T07:26:07.798379-07:00

Precision Aviation Group expands Safran Electrical & Power authorized-repair network to five with EFIX and PAG Australia

FlightGlobal

Safran Nacelles ships first HEHF-formed inlet lip skins to Rolls‑Royce for Pearl 700 Safran Nacelles has delivered the first inlet lip skins for Rolls‑Royce's Pearl 700 produced using high‑energy hydroforming (HEHF), an underwater explosive‑charge process for shaping complex metallic parts. An initial shipset of two lip skins was handed over in January for eventual installation on a Gulfstream platform.

2026-04-01T04:01:25.037914-07:00

Safran Nacelles ships first HEHF-formed inlet lip skins to Rolls‑Royce for Pearl 700

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

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

SHD Composites, Safran-backed EcoSuite consortium develop lightweight sustainable materials for aircraft interiors

H55 selects Safran ENGINeUS to power Bristell B23 Energic electric trainer, with serial production set for 2027

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