CFM signs $14 billion in new deals at Paris Air Show

CFM International’s industry-leading LEAP and CFM56 product lines remain the engines of choice for single-aisle aircraft, with the company signing orders, commitments, and long-term service agreements for a total of 835 engines at the 2015 Paris Air Show. „What a great show” said Jean-Paul Ebanga, president and CEO of CFM International. „In just three days, … Dowiedz się więcej

Successful first flight of LEAP-powered Airbus A320neo, with Safran engines and systems

Airbus has carried out a successful first flight of the A320neo, the reengined version of its single-aisle commercial jet, powered by twin LEAP-1A engines. The airplane took off at 1:24 pm from Toulouse, landing 4 hours, 25 minutes later. The new-generation LEAP engine is designed and built by CFM International, the 50/50 joint company between … Dowiedz się więcej

Arrano at full power

Arrano, the latest Turbomeca (Safran) engine, was selected as the exclusive engine for the future H160 by Airbus Helicopters. This new-generation turboshaft combines technological innovation, robustness and performance. At the last International Heli-Expo show, Airbus Helicopters unveiled the H160, due to replace the Dauphin from 2018. Previously known by the code name “X4” it will … Dowiedz się więcej

Turbomeca selected as sole-engine supplier for X4 helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has decided to retain Turbomeca’s Arrano (Safran) as exclusive engine for its new twin-engine X4 helicopter, currently under development. This decision marks a major achievement for Turbomeca and confirms the global competitiveness of its products and services, and more specifically the excellent technological and economic performance of the Arrano. In today’s market, this … Dowiedz się więcej

Safran and AVIC signed an agreement on the creation of a joint venture in the field of turboprop engine

Safran and AVIC signed today [11.11.2014], through their respective companies Snecma and SAIC, a framework agreement on the creation of a common entity in China in the field of turboprop engine for commercial aircraft. The aim of this cooperation is to design, test and produce power turbines and flame tubes for the two parent companies. … Dowiedz się więcej

Sagem (Safran) integrates on its tactical Patroller UAS a new generation imagery multi-sensors payload

Sagem (Safran) just tested and integrated successfully a new generation optronics multi-sensors suite on its Patroller™ endurance UAS. Tested in France between April and June 2014, during a campaign of 30 flights, this new optronics suite is based on a Euroflir 410 gyrostabilised turret. It is characterized by extended capabilities for long distance identification, day … Dowiedz się więcej