Safran and Albany International Extend Strategic Cooperation on Advanced Composites
30 November 2021 - 02:00PM
Business Wire
Safran Aircraft Engines, a world leading engine manufacturer,
and Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), a leading developer and
manufacturer of engineered composite components, today announced an
agreement extending their partnership to the year 2046. Through
this new agreement, the two companies declare their intent to work
together on the next generation engines and thus contribute to the
2050 net-zero CO2 emissions commitment of the aviation
industry.
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Bill Higgins, Albany International
President and CEO and Jean-Paul Alary, CEO of Safran Aircraft
Engines, signed the partnership extension in Villaroche, near
Paris. Copyright: R. Alary/Safran.
Albany International and Safran signed the original framework
agreement in 2006 resulting in the creation of their joint venture
for the development of high technology composite parts (3D woven
and Resin Transfer Molded technologies) designed for aircraft
engines, landing gears and nacelles.
The 3D-woven composite technology designed and developed by
Safran in partnership with Albany Engineered Composites, is a major
innovation that plays a key role in improving the performance of
the new generation LEAP engine of CFM International1, which powers
the Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and Comac C919 aircraft
families. This advanced material is used to manufacture the fan
blades, fan case and spacers of the LEAP engine, leading to
significant weight savings and contributing to reduced fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions of 15 percent. Safran and Albany have
also teamed-up to work on the development and production of the
GE9X 3D composite fan case for the Boeing 777X.
In order to address unprecedented LEAP production ramp-up, the
partners have built three state-of-the-art production plants in
Rochester (New Hampshire, United States), in Commercy (France) and
in Querétaro (Mexico). These three sites are dedicated to 3D
composite parts and delivered to date more than 130 000 parts of
the LEAP engine.
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with Safran, building
on the success of Albany’s proprietary 3D weaving technology and
our joint efforts on critical components of the LEAP and GE9X
engine programs,” said Bill Higgins, Albany International President
and CEO. “The goals set for the next-generation of aircraft engines
are multi-faceted and technically demanding. Our AEC team is
looking forward to further collaboration with our Safran partners
to apply our advanced composite technologies to the next generation
of aircraft engines that meaningfully raise the bar for
fuel-efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
“Based on the successful partnership we have developed with
Albany on the LEAP program, we are looking forward to starting a
new chapter of our strategic cooperation,” said Jean-Paul Alary,
Chief Executive Officer of Safran Aircraft Engines. “Combining
Albany’s recognized expertise in weaving with our innovative
composites represents a fantastic asset to address our ambitious
sustainable goals through next-generation engine programs.”
CFM will keep exploring composite applications through the RISE
(Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology and
demonstration program launched in 2021 as a manifestation of its
deep commitment for achieving aggressive goals for a sustainable
future, including reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by
more than 20 percent.
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 76,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion
euros in 2020 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, sells, alone
or in partnership, commercial and military aircraft engines
offering world-class performance, reliability and
environmental-friendliness. Through CFM International*, Safran
Aircraft Engines is the world's leading supplier of engines for
short and medium-haul commercial jets.
* CFM is a 50/50 joint company between Safran Aircraft Engines
and GE
For more information: www.safran-group.com and
www.safran-aircraft-engines.com / Follow @Safran and @SafranEngines
on Twitter
Albany International is a leading developer and
manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials
processing and automation capabilities, with two core businesses.
Machine Clothing is the world’s leading producer of customized,
consumable belts essential to the manufacture of all grades of
paper products. Albany Engineered Composites is a growing designer
and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components
for aerospace applications, supporting both commercial and military
platforms. Albany International is headquartered in Rochester, New
Hampshire, operates 23 plants in 11 countries, employs
approximately 4,000 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange (Symbol AIN). Additional information about the
Company and its products and services can be found at
www.albint.com.
1 CFM International is a 50/50 joint-company between GE Aviation
and Safran Aircraft Engines
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For Safran: Charles SORET: charles.soret@safrangroup.com / T +33
(0)6 31 60 96 79 For Albany International: John Hobbs:
john.hobbs@albint.com / T 603-330-5897
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