Zodiac Aerospace was a French aerospace group founded in 1896 that supplied systems and equipment for aircraft. In October 2018, it was acquired by French aerospace and defense company Safran. At the time of acquisition, it was one of the oldest aerospace groups known to exist.
Zodiac Aerospace at Paris Air Show 2017
Safran S.A. is a French multinational aerospace and defense corporation that designs, develops and manufactures aircraft engines, helicopter engines, spacecraft propulsion systems as well as various other aerospace and military equipment. The company arose in 2005 through a merger between SNECMA and defense electronics specialist SAGEM. Safran's acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace in 2018 significantly expanded its aeronautical activities.
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The CFM International CFM56, the most widespread turbofan, is produced by a 50-50 joint venture with GE
Electric Green Taxiing System made with Messier-Bugatti-Dowty.
Boeing 777X carbon brakes made by Safran Landing Systems