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Safran earns a buy rating, leveraging strong CFM56 aftermarket demand and rapid LEAP engine deliveries to drive sustainable earnings growth. SAFRF's H1 2026 saw ~20% organic revenue growth, 18% recurring operating income growth to EUR3.24B, and Propulsion margin expansion to 24.5%. LEAP engine orders and maintenance infrastructure expansion support a long runway for future service revenue and margin resilience.

MTU Aero Engines CEO Johannes Bussmann warned on Thursday that diverging French and German fighter aircraft ​requirements could threaten the company's engine partnership with ‌France's Safran after the collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.

The aerospace-industry supplier raised its full-year guidance, citing stronger-than-expected demand for LEAP civil aircraft engines and spare parts.

French jet engine maker Safran joined its partner GE Aerospace in raising financial targets after posting stronger-than-expected first-half ​profits on Tuesday.

Electra said on Wednesday ‌it has signed a production agreement with France's Safran Helicopter Engines for turbogenerators, as the hybrid-electric aircraft startup looks to advance certification efforts.