Safran Aircraft Engines announced a €150 million investment in a new 30,000-metric-ton hydraulic forging press at its Gennevilliers facility to support surging production of CFM International LEAP engines and military powerplants. The press, operational by 2029, will produce 14,000 aircraft parts annually, enabling large-scale components for current programs and future civil engines.
This upgrade directly addresses the LEAP ramp-up, with over 11,500 engines in backlog and deliveries projected to rise 15-20% in 2025 amid supply chain constraints. It bolsters forging capacity for strategic parts used in Rafale, Mirage, and A400M military engines, where output targets 108 units in 2026, up from 71 previously.
The investment creates 130 jobs starting in 2026, enhancing operational resilience at Gennevilliers. Safran’s parallel expansions, including sites for compressor components and Rafale parts, underscore a broader strategy to meet aviation demand surges.