Safran Electrical & Power has inaugurated a new building at its Sarasota, Florida site dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aerospace electrical systems. The expansion increases the facility’s total footprint to 140,000 square feet, or 13,000 square meters, positioning Sarasota as a central hub for power generation, distribution, and conversion solutions across aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
The development consolidates electrical activities previously handled by Thales in Orlando, acquired by Safran in October 2023. The upgraded site now provides specialized MRO for electrical generators, power electronics, lithium battery systems, and rotating machines, with operations already in progress. Enhanced engineering and infrastructure support these services, enabling full lifecycle management—from research, development, and qualification to manufacturing and long-term maintenance—at a single location.
In operation since 1978 and integrated into Safran since 2015, the Sarasota facility bolsters the company’s U.S. presence, which spans 25 states and supports approximately 11,000 jobs in assembly, production, engineering, maintenance, and corporate functions for American aerospace, space, and defense sectors.