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Safran Sells Stake in EZAir to Embraer

January 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Safran sells stake in EZAir to Embraer.
EZAir employs 1,100 people in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Sale includes aftermarket and engineering activities in Brazil.
Safran retains non-Embraer engineering services in Brazil.

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Strategic Implications

This sale may indicate Safran's strategic shift in focus towards other business areas, which could impact the company's presence in the Mexican aerospace market. The move suggests Embraer's desire to consolidate its supply chain and strengthen its position in the regional aircraft market.

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What Happened

French Aerospace Firm Exits Aircraft Interior Partnership

Safran and Embraer have agreed to end their aircraft interior partnership in Chihuahua, Mexico, with Safran selling its stake in EZAir to the Brazilian planemaker. The joint venture, which employs 1,100 people, manufactures Embraer’s aircraft interiors, including those for the E-Jets E1 and E2 regional aircraft. The sale, subject to regulatory approvals, also includes aftermarket activities and engineering and manufacturing activities in Brazil. Safran will retain non-Embraer related engineering services in Brazil. The development was first reported by AeroTime.

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