Safran Electrical & Power is preparing to open a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Singapore. On Tuesday, the French aircraft engines and systems group signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore Economic Development Board to agree terms for the new base, which will focus on supporting aeronautical electrical equipment.
The 30,1000-square-foot facility is to be located in the Seletar Aerospace Park and will accommodate 50 employees from the Thales aeronautical electrical systems business that Safran acquired in October 2023. Thje company will use it for production as well as MRO work. The business unit specializes in electric conversion, power generation, and electric motors for civil and military aircraft.
Safran has had operations in Singapore for more than 45 years, with activities spanning commercial aviation, helicopter propulsion, aircraft equipment and interiors, as well as defense. With the opening of the new site, it will have almost 800 local employees across seven entities and locations.
“This industrial site is a testimony to Safran’s commitment to Singapore as a major regional hub,” said Valerie Patuel, CEO of Safran Singapore. “It will further strengthen our ability to support the increasing commercial aviation demand in the ASEAN [Association of South East Asian Nations] region.”