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Safran Remains Upbeat Amid Middle East Conflict

April 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Safran reports no evidence of commercial aviation slowdown.
44 CFM56-powered jets retired in Q1, 1.5% of fleet.
Leap engine deliveries up 63% year-over-year.
Group revenue up 18% to €8.6 billion.

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Strategic Implications

Safran's optimism may indicate resilience in commercial aviation despite global tensions. The increase in Leap engine deliveries suggests strong demand for newer aircraft, which could benefit Safran's propulsion segment and may offset potential impacts from the Middle East conflict.

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What Happened

French Aerospace Giant Sees No Signs Of Commercial Aviation Slowdown

French aerospace giant Safran has expressed confidence in the commercial aviation market, citing no evidence of an impending slowdown despite the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to CEO Olivier Andries, conversations with airlines and data on aircraft retirements suggest carriers are cautious about creating future shortages. Safran’s CFM International joint venture with GE Aerospace shipped 520 Leap engines in Q1, a 63% increase year-over-year. The company reported an 18% increase in group revenue to €8.6 billion, with the propulsion segment seeing a 23% rise to €4.5 billion. This was reported by FlightGlobal.

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