News archive: Safran Electronics & Defense (Components) | Airframer

29 July

SkyNaute uses Safran's HRG Crystal gyroscope technology to maintain accuracy when GNSS signals are jammed.

Safran will supply inertial navigation for Eve eVTOL

Two SkyNaute units will be fitted to each aircraft, using hemispherical resonant gyroscope technology to maintain navigation accuracy when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable.

15 June

ReleaseSafran and Theon partner to fast-track fielding of electro-optical solutions for drones

12 May

ReleaseSafran and Baykar join forces to accelerate the future of drones and smart weaponry

9 April

Engine nacelles for the LEAP-1A on the A320neo final assembly line.

Daher expands Safran logistics role with European contracts

Operations in Germany and France will support aircraft production and maintenance, with focus on rapid spare parts delivery near Paris.

3 March

ReleaseSafran invests in Metavonics, a French startup specializing in safety-critical avionics

14 January

ReleaseThales enhances NH90 helicopter pilots' safety and efficiency with TopOwl Digital Display helmet

8 January

Etienne Craye, ESIGELEC's General Director with Fabienne Lacorre, Safran Nacelles' Technical Director.

Safran and ESIGELEC advance electric thrust reverser research

The joint research ePRISME lab will test and simulate electric systems for thrust reversers and develop predictive maintenance tools for future commercial aircraft.

22 December

ReleaseSafran develops Eurofl’Eye, the new advanced vision technology for NH90 helicopters

31 July

The first prototype will conduct firing campaigns from 2026 while a second will undergo environmental tests.

First H160M Guepard flight is key step for French Armed Forces

Airbus carried out the maiden test flight using a dedicated crew and began preparations for weapon and environmental trials.

21 July

ReleaseSafran announces the acquisition of flight control and actuation activities from Collins Aerospace

19 June

ReleaseSafran and Pen Aviation sign a partnership, marking first export success for new compact optronic systems

18 June

ReleaseSafran and Babcock International Group strengthen Franco-British defence collaboration with new MOU

17 June

ReleaseBlackNaute: the resilient PNT revolution against threats to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)

17 June

ReleaseSkylight: the world's first dual-mode GNSS receiver for GPS M-Code & Galileo PRS

16 June

ReleaseSafran and Trillium announce international partnership to expand Electro-Optical solutions portfolio

8 May

ReleaseADI and JetZero announce key demonstrator milestones

9 April

ReleaseSafran wins 16th Crystal Cabin Award with Connected Interiors

23 March

ReleaseIndra leads groundbreaking European project to revolutionize military avionics

7 November

JetZero harnesses major suppliers for demonstrator's flight control

BAE Systems, Moog, Safran, Thales and Woodward will all contribute technology to the Flight Control System on the JetZero full-scale blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator.

18 June

ReleaseFrench Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing

27 June

ReleaseSafran and Archer collaboration produces cutting-edge avionics technology for Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft

20 June

ReleaseWisk Aero selects Safran's SkyNaute inertial navigation system for its Generation 6 autonomous air taxi

29 November

ReleaseSafran's Euroflir 610 optronic observation system chosen for Eurodrone

18 August

The DA62 MPP is the latest variant of Diamond Aircraft's successful Special Mission Aircraft portfolio.

Safran equips Diamond's DA62 for flight inspection duties

The FIS module is located behind the operator seat, and is wired up to the mission power panel and the dedicated antenna connection panel. A configuration change from ISR to FIS takes less than a day.

20 July

ReleaseSafran unveils electric nose landing gear actuator

14 June

ReleaseSafran's SkyNaute navigation system to equip H160M Guépard helicopters

19 January

Safran will provide engines and other equipment on H160M and H160 helicopters for the French armed forces and Gendarmerie.

Safran chalks up diverse involvement in the H160M

Designed, built and supported in France, Arrano engines will power the French armed forces' Leopard helicopter. Safran will also supply a range of other systems and components for the program.

6 December

ReleaseSafran enters into exclusive discussions to acquire Orolia, a world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing

5 December

ReleaseSafran chooses Outsight to accelerate autonomous solutions development