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Safran is a French conglomerate operating in the aerospace, defense, and security industries, resulting from the 2005 merger of Snecma and Sagem. The company, listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, plays a significant role in the global aviation industry.

Thanks to CFM International’s collaboration with General Electric (GE) in the development of commercial jet engines, the company has a significant presence in the aircraft propulsion sector. Safran’s diverse product line goes beyond propulsion systems to include aircraft equipment for the defense industry, such as landing gear, wheels, brakes, nacelles, avionics, and rocket engines.

The company’s broad product portfolio includes solutions for cockpits, electrical equipment, passenger equipment, identification, and security systems. Under Safran’s wing are major subsidiaries such as Morpho, Zodiac Aerospace, Snecma, and Safran Electronics & Defense.

Safran’s main customers are renowned aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, armed forces, and aviation authorities. With more than 90,000 employees working in more than 30 countries, Safran’s revenues totaled €15.3 billion in 2021.

Safran prides itself on its significant investment in research and development. The company holds an impressive portfolio of 30,000 patents and relies on a staff of more than 20,000 engineers to continue its innovation journey. Safran traces its roots back to several French industrial groups working on jet engines and aerospace equipment as early as the 1930s and has a rich history of contribution to the development of the aerospace industry.