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News archive: Safran Group

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19 June 2025 The ENBATA drone, designed for dual civil and defence missions.

US operations begin as AURA AERO unveils French MALE drone plans

The opening of the company’s Daytona Beach facility kicked off US assembly and support for INTEGRAL aircraft, while ENBATA made its debut in Paris.

12 June 2025 Pathlines of dihydrogen flow through an injector, swirled by blades inside the canal.

Turbotech validates hydrogen turbine using Ansys simulations

Backed by BeautHyFuel partners, the company cut prototyping time and preserved structural integrity after 30 hours of hydrogen burn.

15 May 2025 Governor María Eugenia Campos stands alongside Safran Group executives during the opening ceremony at the new facility in Chihuahua.

Safran expands in Chihuahua with twelfth facility

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 2025 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 2025 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.

16 January 2025 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.

5 September 2024

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.

1 February 2024 Test run completed.

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.

16 June 2021 The CFM Rise initiative will take a fresh look at airframe integration.

CFM sets sights on composites, additive manufacturing and hybrid electric

GE Aviation and Safran's partnership in CFM is to continue to 2050, enabling ongoing work on developments to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The Rise program promises disruptive technologies.