News archive: Safran Group | Airframer

The solar-powered plant has brought 229 jobs and filled the final plot on the Supra Industrial Park campus as the company's regional presence deepens.

24 April

The EL9 can take off and land in spaces as short as 150 feet.

Electra raises $115m to push EL9 towards certification

More than 2,200 EL9s have been pre-ordered by commercial and defence operators due to the aircraft's hybrid-electric Ultra Short capability.

17 April

The Seremban facility occupies 20,000 square metres of land with further expansion and upgrades already planned.

NAFCO launches Malaysian site as global output grows

The company's Seremban plant marked its official opening with industry and government guests and will focus on both aerospace and automotive components.

31 March

ReleaseMajor new project to develop testbeds for next generation airliners

5 March

ReleaseCharlesbank completes acquisition of EMCORE to form Velocity One

16 January

In this latest phase of testing, the engine used cryogenic liquid hydrogen stored at -250°C to simulate real aircraft operation.

Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide test hydrogen-fuelled engine

The latest tests integrated the engine with a cryogenic liquid storage system, achieving energy density comparable to conventional fuels while addressing retrofitting and certification challenges.

1 January

ReleaseFregate-F100 by Hynaero - the large capacity amphibious aerial firefighter aircraft

22 November

ReleaseMubadala and Safran strengthen strategic partnership to drive aerospace growth in the UAE

5 September

Diehl Aviation begins construction in Mexico

The first product that Diehl Aviation will produce in Mexico is extra-spacious luggage compartments for the Airbus A220. The A220 is assembled in Mirabel, Québec and Mobile, Alabama, USA.

26 July

ReleaseLockheed Martin Sikorsky advances to next phase of Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program

23 July

ReleaseSafran announces the opening of new plant in Chihuahua boosting economic development and job creation

22 July

ReleaseCranfield joins international team in sustainable aviation project

22 July

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace announces Clean Aviation HECATE project has achieved preliminary design review

1 February

Turbotech and Safran test first hydrogen turboprop for light aircraft

Turbotech and Safran have successfully tested the first hydrogen-fueled gas turbine engine for the light aviation market, as part of the BeautHyFuel project. Gas was used, but liquid hydrogen will be next.

25 July

ReleaseElectric Power Systems selected as electric aviation battery provider for Elfly's cutting-edge research seaplane demonstrator

21 July

ReleaseSafran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business

28 April

ReleaseAirbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital finalise acquisition of Aubert & Duval

25 January

ReleaseCollins to coordinate development of new high-voltage distribution technologies with EU industry partners under Clean Aviation HECATE project

19 July

ReleaseHyundai Motor Group and Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Advanced Air Mobility development cooperation

8 July

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseSafran invests in Akira, specialists in propulsion technology development and prototyping

ReleaseRaghu Vamsi Aerospace Group raises $40 million to scale precision manufacturing, mission systems and deep-tech platforms

ReleaseAirbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital sign an agreement for the sale of Tikehau Capital's stake in Aubert & Duval

ReleaseEDGE and Safran seal strategic agreement, charting a shared future in aerospace and defence

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

ReleaseAURA AERO scales up: Series B completed, first firm orders, and two industrial sites to be built in France and the U.S.

ReleaseSHD Composites announces role in EcoSuite

ReleaseDaher continues its development during the “Take Off 2027” strategic plan: sovereign innovation and internationalization

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

ReleaseSafran establishes a new landing gear facility in Morocco

ReleaseHM King Mohammed VI presides over the launch ceremony of the aircraft landing gear production plant project, representing an investment of €280 million by the Safran Group in Morocco

ReleaseJJG Aero secures $30 million in Series B funding from Norwest

ReleaseNAFCO breaks ground on Phase II Malaysia facility, accelerating global aerospace expansion and strengthening Asia-Pacific manufacturing strategy

ReleaseSafran to sell to Embraer its 50% stake in their aircraft interiors joint-venture EZAir

ReleaseKingswood Capital Management enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Safran Passenger Innovations

ReleaseSafran, the UK’s third-largest civil aerospace player, expands its local innovation capabilities

ReleasePTC Industries receives Purchase Order from GTRE for single crystal ‘Ready-to-Fit’ turbine blades

ReleaseTekna Advanced Materials world’s first NADCAP accredited metallic powder manufacturing

ReleaseVericut Force brings 20% tool cost savings per part to leading turbine part manufacturer

ReleaseClean Aviation selects ATR to lead the future of low-emission regional flight

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

ReleaseWoodward completes acquisition of Safran’s North American electromechanical actuation business

ReleaseDaher strengthens its position in the rapidly expanding defense market

ReleaseSafran and Bombardier announce defense technology innovation partnership