Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense and space, with a portfolio spanning aircraft propulsion, equipment and interiors. The group employs 100,000 people worldwide and reported sales of €27.3 billion in 2024. It placed second in the aerospace and defense category of the TIME World's Best Companies 2024 ranking.

Its business lines cover aircraft engines and propulsion systems for commercial and military applications; landing systems, electrical power systems and avionics; and interior solutions intended to make air transport more comfortable and accessible. Two further units extend the group's reach: Safran Electronics & Defense, a subsidiary delivering electronics and defense solutions for commercial and military uses, and ArianeGroup, a joint venture providing critical solutions for space applications. The corporate structure therefore combines wholly owned subsidiaries with joint ventures, and spans technical domains from avionics and landing systems to defense and space technology.

Operations are global, with activity concentrated in the commercial and military aviation, aerospace, defense and space sectors. Alongside its engineering work in propulsion and equipment, the group lists sustainability engineering among its technical domains and states a commitment to making air transport more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.