French aerospace equipment company Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new assembly line as part of the expansion of its plant in Querétaro, which will also strengthen its logistics infrastructure , the company said in a statement.“This plant symbolizes our commitment to excellence and our mission to push the boundaries of aerospace talent and technology in Mexico. Querétaro, with its talent and vision, has become a key partner, and Safran is proud to contribute to the development of this region,” said Philippe Errera, Executive Vice President of International Development and Government Relations at Safran.
With this expansion, Safran is advancing in the integration of its industrial and logistics activities in Querétaro, within North America, and these new capacities will be dedicated to the final assembly of engine fans and turbines , supporting the increase in production of the CFM LEAP engine and generating 150 new jobs .
Safran Aircraft Engines Mexico (SAEM) now covers 26,000 square meters (m2) of operating space and employs 650 people. The expansion includes an additional 4,300 m2 of operational buildings and 8,500 m2 of logistics warehouses .
This positions SAEM and Querétaro as the first final assembly site for single-aisle commercial aircraft engines in Mexico, joining the Group’s existing facilities in France and the United States.
“With this plant, Mexico will position itself among the few countries capable of covering the entire engine life cycle: from the manufacturing of parts and modules to final assembly, repair, maintenance and engine testing,” said Jean-Paul Alary, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines, during the Farnborough Airshow last July.
The inauguration was attended by executives from the French firm, such as Alejandro Cardona , president of Safran Mexico, as well as state and federal government officials, including Marcelo Ebrard , head of the Ministry of Economy , who emphasized that they will support the company in its projects so that Mexico continues to have a relevant place in its operations.
According to the company, the LEAP engine is one of its flagship products with more than 8,500 units in operation , accumulating more than 60 million flight hours , and an order book exceeding 11,600 units .
Safran has been operating in Mexico for over 34 years and currently has 18 facilities and nearly 14,000 employees in the country. The Group has a presence in Chihuahua, Querétaro, Baja California and Mexico City, occupying the position of largest employer in the Mexican aerospace industry.
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