Safran SA (SAF)

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https://www.safran-group.com

Safran SA is a French multinational corporation specializing in aerospace, defense, and security technologies, headquartered in Paris. It designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military aircraft engines, helicopter turboshafts, missile propulsion systems, launch vehicle components, and spacecraft engines, alongside aircraft equipment such as landing gear, nacelles, electrical systems, and cabin interiors. Formed in 2005 through the merger of SNECMA and SAGEM, Safran SA expanded significantly with the 2018 acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace, enhancing its capabilities in aircraft systems and interiors. The company operates through three main branches: Aerospace Propulsion, Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems, and Aircraft Interiors, serving civil aviation, military aviation, and space markets. Employing over 92,000 people and generating 27.31 billion euros in revenue in 2024, Safran SA plays a pivotal role in global aviation innovation, including joint ventures like ArianeGroup for launchers and partnerships for auxiliary power units. Its subsidiaries support maintenance, repair, and advanced technologies like electric motors for future aircraft.