Gennevilliers (France), April 13, 2026 — Safran Aircraft Engines is upgrading its forging capabilities with the acquisition of a 30,000 metric ton hydraulic press to manufacture strategic parts for commercial and military aircraft engines. This project is an investment of €150 million, will create 130 jobs from 2026 and will be operational by 2029.

This new investment will support the expansion of the facility’s activities, with production set to almost double by 2035 across all engine families. It will support the ramp-up of the CFM International LEAP engine¹, which powers most next-generation narrowbody airliners such as the Airbus A320neo family and the Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft — as well as military engines (for the Rafale, Mirage and A400M) and high-thrust GE Aerospace engines in which Safran Aircraft Engines is a partner (such as the GE90 for the Boeing 777).

At full production rate, the new press will produce 14,000 parts per year. It will also enable the manufacture of large parts for future civil aircraft engine programs requiring a high-tonnage press. This facility will incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as sensors and connected systems to ensure precise monitoring of the entire process, while also reducing the forge’s noise footprint.

“We’re proud to announce this major investment to support the strong growth of our commercial and military businesses,” said Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines. “This project will strengthen our unique expertise in forging processes and contribute to our industrial and technological sovereignty. It rounds out the recent investments made in Rennes and Le Creusot to develop our supply chain in France and ensure our resilience, especially for military engine parts.”

With more than 120 years of expertise, the Gennevilliers France site plays a central role in Safran Aircraft Engines’ industrial ecosystem, thanks to our advanced skills in forging, casting and machining. This expertise makes our company the only aircraft engine manufacturer in the world with fully integrated forging capabilities, reinforcing our industrial excellence.

¹ CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace

About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 110,000 employees and sales of €31.3 billion in 2025 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

Safran Aircraft Engines designs, produces and sells, alone or in partnership, commercial and military aircraft engines offering world-class performance, reliability and environmental compliance. Through CFM International, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of engines for narrowbody commercial aircraft.

Source: Safran