Safran Helicopter Engines is facing a significant challenge as it strives to meet soaring demand in the industry.
The company’s newly appointed CEO, Cedric Goubet, revealed that production output must be doubled within the next 18 months despite the adverse effects of supply chain disruptions affecting the entire sector.
Goubet addressed journalists ahead of Safran’s participation in the Paris Air Show and expressed optimism about the industry’s strong and promising recovery. He acknowledged that this upturn was beneficial.
‘The recovery is really everywhere, in all segments,’ he said. ‘It’s a very strong, very promising recovery, which is good news for everyone — and especially for Safran Helicopter Engines.’
In 2022, Safran Helicopter Engines manufactured approximately 500 new engines. However, Goubet stated that this year, the company needs to produce over 700 engines and come ‘very close’ to reaching 1.000 engines next year, provided the supply chain situation allows for it.
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