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Safran S.A. () is a French multinational aerospace, defence industry and security corporation headquartered in Paris. It designs, develops and manufactures both commercial and military aircraft engines; launch vehicle, spacecraft and missile propulsion systems; as well as various other aerospace and military equipment and devices. The company was founded in 2005 through a merger between the aerospace engine manufacturer SNECMA and the electronics specialist SAGEM. Safran's subsequent acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace in 2018 significantly expanded its aeronautical activities.
Employing over 92,000 people and generating 27.31 billion euros in revenue in 2024, the company is listed on the Euronext stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50.
Sagem (Société d’Applications Générales de l’Electricité et de la Mécanique) was created in 1925 by Marcel Môme. In 1939, Sagem entered the telephone and transmissions market by taking control of Société anonyme des télécommunications (SAT). It acquired Société de Fabrication d’Instruments de Mesure (Sfim), a measurement instrument specialist, in 1999. However, by 2008 Sagem Mobile and Sagem Communications had been sold. Sagem Mobile became Sagem Wireless in January 2009.
In June 2014, Arianespace CEO Stéphane Israël announced that European efforts to remain competitive in response to SpaceX's recent success have begun in earnest. This included the creation of a new joint venture company from Arianespace's two largest mixed economy: the launch-vehicle producer Airbus and engine-producer Safran.
By May 2015, Safran had created with Airbus Group a launcher joint venture called Airbus Safran Launchers.
This entity developed the Ariane 6 launch vehicle for its initial flights in July 2024.
In January 2017, Safran initiated a takeover of the aircraft interior supplier Zodiac Aerospace to create the third largest aerospace supplier with $22.5 billion revenue, behind United Technologies with $28.2 billion and GE Aviation with $24.7 billion; the new group will be 92,000-employee strong, with 48% of its business in aircraft systems and equipment, from landing gears to seats, 46% in propulsion and 6% in defense.
In May 2017, Safran announced the completion of the sale of its identity and security activities to Advent International for Euro 2.4 billion.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended 31 August 2017.
On 4 June 2018, Boeing and Safran announced their 50-50 partnership to design, build and service auxiliary power units after regulatory and antitrust clearance in the second half of 2018. Safran , Boeing
This could threaten the dominance of Honeywell and United Technologies.
In July 2023, Safran agreed to acquire RTX Corporation subsidiary Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight controls business unit in an all-cash deal worth $1.8 billion however the Italian government used its Golden Share in Microtecnica to veto the sale in the belief it would give Safran the commercial ability to sabotage Eurofighter components production, RTX is legally challenging the use of the veto.
In September 2024, Safran acquired Preligens, a company that specialises in artificial intelligence for aerospace and defense, for $243.3 million and announced it would become a part of the Safran Electronics & Defense business area.
As of June 2025, Safran Aircraft Engines and Safran Electricals & Power already operates facilities in Hyderabad in India to manufacture rotating turbine seals for the LEAP engine and electrical harnesses for the LEAP engine, Rafale jets, Falcon 10X and FADEC, respectively. Additionally, Safran plans to establish a new subsidiary — Safran Aircraft Engine Services India — in Hyderabad for maintenance and overhaul of Rafale's Snecma M88 engines of the Indian Air Force fleet by 2026-end. The project is expected to generate 150 jobs by inauguration and eventually additional 750 jobs.
At the October 2018 NBAA convention, Safran presented its ENGINeUS electric motor range up to designed for electric aircraft, starting with a one with integrated control electronics, with an energy efficiency of over 94% and a power-to-weight ratio of 2.5 kW / kg at 2,500 rpm and of torque, for a weight with the controller, without.
Flight-testing may happen in 2019 or 2020.
Name
The name Safran was chosen from 4,250 suggestions, including 1,750 proposed by employees. As a holding company for many subsidiaries, the name was deemed suitable for the suggestion of direction, movement, and strategy. Safran translates as rudder blade and as saffron, which the company highlights as one of the catalysts for early international trade.
History
Origins
In 1905 Louis Seguin created the company Gnome. Production of the first rotary engine for airplanes, the Gnome Omega, started in 1909. This company merged with Le Rhône, a company created in 1912 by Louis Verdet, to form the Gnome et Rhône engine company. Gnome & Rhône was nationalized in 1945, creating Snecma. In 2000, this company gave its name to the “Snecma Group”, and carried out a number of acquisitions to form a larger group with an array of complementary businesses.
Safran Group
The Safran Group was created on 11 May 2005 with the merger of Snecma and Sagem SA.
Group organisation
The Safran group is divided into three main branches:
Aerospace propulsion
The aerospace propulsion branch groups all operations concerning the propulsion of aeroplanes, helicopters, missiles, and launchers, for the civil aviation, military aviation, and space markets: design, production, marketing, testing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
Other subsidiaries
Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems
The aircraft equipment branch groups all design, production, sales, and support operations for systems and equipment used by civil and military airplanes and helicopters.
Other subsidiaries
Aircraft Interiors
Corporate affairs
Shareholder profile
See also
External links
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