What Safran Electrical & Power does

Safran Electrical & Power, headquartered in Chatou, France, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Safran Group (Euronext Paris: SAF) and a leading supplier of aircraft electrical systems serving commercial aviation, defense, and industrial customers worldwide. The company's platform spans four branded product families - GENeUS smart generators, ENGINeUS EASA-certified electric motors, GENeUSPACK battery systems, and GENeUSGRID power management systems - complemented by an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) portfolio including harnesses, power boxes, conduits, AC/DC contactors, relays, and toggle switches. It also operates dedicated engineering services (Safran Engineering Services), air and thermal management (Safran Ventilation Systems), and specialized electrical components (Safran Electrical Components) subsidiaries.

The business makes money through three reinforcing streams: (1) OEM hardware sales of power generation, distribution, electric motors, batteries, and wiring bundled into aircraft programs; (2) long-term aftermarket and Support By Hour agreements that pair MRO with component pooling and logistics, exemplified by a nine-year SBH contract with Japan Airlines covering up to 35 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft from January 2026; and (3) engineering, qualification, and customer-support services sold directly to manufacturers and operators. Direct enterprise sales to airlines and OEMs are the primary GTM motion, augmented by a five-facility Authorized Repair Center Network operated by Precision Aviation Group across the USA, Canada, Scotland, Brazil, and Australia.

The recent capital deployment program - acquisition of Thales's aerospace electrical business in October 2023, a new 2,800 sq metre manufacturing and MRO site in Singapore (December 2025), a 140,000 sq ft expanded MRO facility in Sarasota, Florida (March 2026), and coordination of the 24-partner OSYRYS hybrid-electric consortium under the EU Clean Aviation program - signals a coordinated push into next-generation more-electric and all-electric aircraft architectures while deepening recurring aftermarket revenue. The company claims three simultaneous world-leadership positions (electrical interconnection, electrical distribution, and aeronautical ventilation) and holds a deep certification stack across EASA, FAA, CAAC, UK CAA, CAAS, NATO (AQAP 2110), and U.S. defense (ITAR) jurisdictions.

Name

Safran Electrical & Power

Legal name

Safran Electrical & Power

Website

https://safran-electrical-power.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Safran Electrical & Power is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Safran Group that designs and manufactures aircraft electrical systems - power generation, distribution, wiring, electric motors, and batteries - and provides MRO and Support By Hour services to commercial aviation, defense, and industrial customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Electrical Systems

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Motors & Generators (3621), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cables, Connectors & Electrical BOS Components Manufacturing (MV/HV, Subsea, Harnesses) (EUAMAHAK), Energy Management Systems & Plant Controllers (PPC, AGC Participation, Curtailment Control) (EUAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft electrical systems
• Aerospace power generation
• Electric propulsion motors
• Wiring interconnection systems
• Aviation MRO services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Electrical Equipment Sales: Sale of aerospace electrical systems including power generation, distribution, interconnection systems, electric motors, and batteries to aircraft manufacturers and operators.
2. MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aerospace electrical systems. Includes full lifecycle management from research and development through manufacturing to extended maintenance support.
3. Support By Hour (SBH) Agreements: Comprehensive long-term support contracts covering maintenance, repair, component pooling, and logistics management. Example: nine-year SBH contract with Japan Airlines covering up to 35 Airbus A350 aircraft.
4. Engineering Services: Through subsidiary Safran Engineering Services, supporting manufacturers in all phases of product life from design to qualification to production engineering.
5. Air & Thermal Management: Through subsidiary Safran Ventilation Systems, designing, developing, producing and maintaining fans, valves and e-compressors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Safran Electrical & Power designs, manufactures, and supports integrated aircraft electrical systems for commercial, defense, industrial, and electric aviation customers. Its core offerings include GENeUS smart generators, ENGINeUS EASA-certified electric motors, GENeUSPACK battery systems, GENeUSGRID energy management, electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS), relays/contactors, harnesses, and main power boxes, complemented by MRO, engineering services, and long-term Support By Hour (SBH) contracts covering fleet maintenance, repair, component pooling, and logistics.

Product overview

Safran Electrical & Power is a world leader in aircraft electrical systems and a key player in equipment electrification and electric/hybrid propulsion. The company operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture with core product families: GENeUS™ smart generators for power generation, ENGINeUS™ electric motors (EASA-certified), GENeUSPACK™ battery systems, and GENeUSGRID PROPULSION™ energy management systems. These are complemented by electrical distribution products (AC/DC relays, contactors, toggle switches), electrical interconnection systems/wiring (EWIS, harnesses, power boxes, conduits), and comprehensive services including Engineering Services, Customer Services, Air & Thermal Management, and MRO operations. The company offers 588 products and services total, supporting the full lifecycle from research and development through manufacturing to extended maintenance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENGINeUS: Electric motor ranges integrating power electronics for onboard applications and electric propulsion for new platforms, EASA-certified.
• GENeUS
• GENeUSPACK
• GENeUSGRID

Products and services

• GENeUS™ Smart Generators

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events from days or weeks to mere hours through localized OEM-certified repairs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• H55coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Integration of Safran's EASA-certified ENGINeUS electric motor into H55's electric propulsion system for the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. Partnership targets certified electric propulsion for CS-23/Part 23 aircraft (2-6 seats) targeting the expanding electric pilot training market. Serial production scheduled to begin in 2027. Combines Safran's electric motor technology with H55's battery and energy storage expertise.
• Precision Aviation Group (PAG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2026Expansion of Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center Network with PAG operating 5 global facilities. The network includes PAG Atlanta (USA), PAI Canada in British Columbia, Tuner Aviation in Scotland, EFIX in Brazil, and PAI Australia in Queensland. Provides coverage across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific for DC Generators and GCU product lines. Reduces AOG events from days/weeks to hours through localized OEM-certified repairs.
• Collins AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026HECATE consortium (Hybrid Electric Aviation Technology Evaluation) completed testing of 500kW hybrid-electric power system using Safran's Copper Bird platform in Niort, France. Achieved TRL5 milestone. Consortium also includes Airbus Defence and Space and Leonardo. Advances EU Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking Phase 2 projects OSYRYS and LEIA supporting 2035 hybrid-electric aircraft entry-into-service goal.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partner in OSYRYS consortium coordinated by Safran Electrical & Power under Clean Aviation initiative. OSYRYS brings together 24 partners targeting hybrid-electric flight demonstration by 2030 for ultra-efficient regional aircraft. Five-year collaboration aims to validate technologies delivering at least 30% less CO2 emissions compared to current technologies.
• Airbus Defence and SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partner in HECATE consortium for hybrid-electric propulsion testing. Also partner in OSYRYS consortium under Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking targeting 2030 flight demonstration for regional aircraft.
• LeonardocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partner in HECATE consortium for hybrid-electric propulsion testing achieving TRL5 through testing over 500kW system in France.
• Clean Aviation Joint UndertakingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026EU-funded research initiative. Safran Electrical & Power coordinates OSYRYS project. Four projects (HERACLES, DEMETRA, PHARES, OSYRYS) launched targeting hybrid-electric flight demonstration by 2030 with entry-into-service goal of 2035. OSYRYS brings together 24 partners including Airbus, Collins, Liebherr, and Thales.
• Japan AirlinesflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 February 2026Nine-year Support By the Hour (SBH) agreement covering up to 35 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft. Services include maintenance, repair, component pooling, logistics management, and dedicated local support in Tokyo. First-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together four Safran companies to deliver turnkey support solution. Services began January 1, 2026.
• SaftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Co-development of high-voltage battery system for aviation electrification. Partnership aims to support aircraft electrification and net-zero emissions by 2050. System features scalable, modular lithium-ion and future solid-state technologies designed for safety, performance, and integration across various aircraft configurations.
• Safran Engineering ServicescoreOthersSubsidiary of Safran Electrical & Power that supports manufacturers in all phases of product life from design to qualification to production engineering.
• Safran Ventilation SystemscoreOthersSubsidiary of Safran Electrical & Power that designs, develops, produces and maintains fans, valves and e-compressors for air and thermal management applications.
• Safran Electrical ComponentscoreOthersSubsidiary focused on electrical components including backshells, transitions, sleeves, tubes and specific accessories for wiring protection in harsh environments.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Meggitt (Parker Aerospace): Pre-acquisition by Parker, Meggitt was a direct peer in aerospace electrical interconnection, thermal management, and sensing systems — overlapping with SEP's EWIS and Safran Ventilation Systems product lines.
• Astronics Corporation: Provides aircraft electrical power systems, in-flight entertainment power, and connectivity hardware. Closely comparable to SEP's smaller-scale electrical generation and power management offerings for aerospace OEMs.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Specializes in aerospace power solutions including generators, power conversion, and distribution, overlapping directly with SEP's GENeUS smart generators and electrical distribution portfolio for commercial and military aircraft.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Competes in aircraft electric power generation, distribution, and increasingly in electric propulsion. Honeywell's extensive certification footprint and propulsion adjacencies make it a primary competitor as aviation electrifies.
• Collins Aerospace: Directly competes with Safran Electrical & Power in aircraft electrical power generation, distribution, and motor/actuation systems across commercial and military platforms. Both serve major OEMs as integrated electrical systems suppliers and partner in the HECATE and OSYRYS hybrid-electric consortia.
• AMETEK: Manufactures aerospace-grade electrical instruments, power conversion, and motion control products. Overlaps with SEP's motor/generator manufacturing and EWIS instrumentation, particularly in defense and harsh-environment applications.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Former owner of the aerospace electrical and power business that SEP acquired in October 2023. Continues to operate in adjacent avionics and electrical integration; relevant as both a former parent and ongoing OSYRYS consortium partner.
• GE Aerospace: Broader incumbent in aircraft engines and electrical power systems. GE's engine-centric portfolio overlaps with SEP on power generation and electric propulsion for hybrid-electric platforms but is part of a much wider engine and services franchise.
• TransDigm Group: Holds a portfolio of aerospace component subsidiaries covering electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems. Operates as a roll-up acquirer of proprietary aerospace parts rather than a direct integrated systems competitor to SEP.

Emerging players

• H55: Swiss electric propulsion startup that partners with SEP to integrate the ENGINeUS motor into the Bristell B23 Energic. Comparable as an emerging electric aviation propulsion specialist; partnership rather than head-to-head competition but addresses the same end market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/safran_group

Compliance21 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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