Nexcelle

What Nexcelle does

Nexcelle is a U.S.-headquartered joint venture between Safran Nacelles (a subsidiary of France's Safran group) and ST Engineering's Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS), established in 2010 and domiciled at 103 Chesapeake Park Plaza in Baltimore, Maryland. The company develops, produces, and supports integrated propulsion systems — specifically engine nacelles — for two anchor aircraft platforms: the LEAP-1C nacelle for the COMAC C919 single-aisle jetliner (via CFM International) and the Passport nacelle for Bombardier's Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets (via GE Aerospace).

Its nacelle systems integrate thrust reversers, fan cowls, pylons, mounts, nozzles, acoustic treatment, thermal protection, and anti-icing subsystems into a single airframe-engine interface product. Notable proprietary technology includes a one-piece composite O-Duct thrust reverser that eliminates drag links in the engine's secondary flow path, an electrical thrust reverser actuation system (ETRAS) that avoids hydraulic fluids, a directed-flow nozzle deicing system, and a 360-degree single-piece composite inner barrel with advanced acoustic protection. These innovations target weight reduction, fuel-burn improvement, noise attenuation, and maintainability.

Nexcelle operates as an OEM-embedded Tier-1 supplier, with revenue generated through long-term program contracts with aircraft manufacturers rather than unit-pricing disclosed in the market. The company is structured as a lean program-management entity (11–50 employees) that draws on the engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket resources of its two parent companies — Safran Nacelles (3,800 employees across 8 sites in France, the UK, the U.S., and Morocco) and MRAS (800+ employees near Baltimore). Go-to-market is direct OEM supply, with after-sales support delivered through GE Aviation Customer Support for the Global 7500 fleet and through the parent companies for the C919 nacelle. Customer concentration is structural: revenue is effectively tied to two airframe OEM customers (Bombardier and COMAC), with engine OEM counterparties (CFM International and GE Aerospace) gating the technical interface.

Name

Nexcelle

Legal name

Nexcelle

Website

https://nexcelle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nexcelle is a Baltimore-based joint venture between Safran Nacelles and ST Engineering's Middle River Aerostructure Systems that designs and supplies integrated engine nacelle systems for the COMAC C919 single-aisle jetliner and Bombardier Global 7500/8000 business jets, selling directly to aircraft OEMs through long-term program contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Nacelle Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures (IMABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inlets, Nacelles & Thrust Reversers (IMABADAM)

Keywords

• Engine nacelle systems
• Integrated propulsion systems
• Aerospace OEM supplier
• Thrust reverser systems
• Composite nacelle manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nacelle System Sales to Aircraft Manufacturers: Nexcelle generates revenue through the design, development, and supply of integrated nacelle systems to aircraft manufacturers (OEMs). Revenue is generated through long-term program contracts with aircraft manufacturers such as Bombardier and COMAC for specific aircraft programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Nexcelle develops, produces, and supports integrated propulsion (nacelle) systems for jet engine applications on single-aisle jetliners and business aircraft. The company's two flagship products are the LEAP-1C Nacelle System for the COMAC C919 jetliner (combined nacelle, thrust reverser, and exhaust for CFM International LEAP-1C) and the Passport Nacelle System for Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets (nacelle and thrust reverser for GE Aerospace Passport engines).

Product overview

Nexcelle is a joint venture between ST Engineering's Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS) and Safran Nacelles that develops, produces and supports integrated propulsion systems for jet engine applications on single-aisle jetliners and business aircraft. The company offers two main nacelle system products: the LEAP-1C Nacelle System for the COMAC C919 (featuring an innovative O-Duct thrust reverser and electrical actuation) and the Passport Nacelle System for Bombardier Global 7500/8000 business jets (featuring advanced acoustic protection and composite construction). These nacelle systems encompass pylons, mounts, fan cowls, nozzles, thrust reversers, acoustic treatment, thermal protection, and anti-icing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEAP-1C Nacelle System Integrated nacelle, thrust reverser, and exhaust system for the CFM International LEAP-1C engine on the COMAC C919 single-aisle jetliner. Features a one-piece composite O-Duct thrust reverser, the Electrical Thrust Reverser Actuation System (ETRAS), lightweight noise-attenuating composite materials, and advanced acoustic treatment. Supplied to COMAC and built up/podded at COMAC's Shanghai Pudong facility with on-site parent-company support.
• Passport Nacelle System Integrated nacelle and thrust reverser system for GE Aerospace's Passport engine equipping Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets. Features a one-piece extended aluminum inlet lip, directed flow nozzle anti-ice system, 360-degree single-piece extended composite inner barrel with advanced acoustic protection, and a simplified composite fan cowl. Aftermarket spares and technical support are routed through GE Aviation Customer Support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel consumption improvement through O-Duct design eliminating drag links in engine secondary flow-path
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GE AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Nexcelle was selected in 2011 to provide nacelle and thrust reverser systems for GE Aerospace's Passport engine, which equips the Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets. For Global 7500 nacelles, supply of spares, technical and in-field queries, along with related support is handled through GE Aviation Customer Support.
• CFM InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010CFM International is the engine manufacturer for the LEAP-1C engine that powers the COMAC C919. Nexcelle collaborated closely with CFM International to develop one of the first truly integrated propulsion systems for the air transport sector. Nexcelle supplies nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust system for the LEAP-1C engine.
• ST Engineering / Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRAS is one of Nexcelle's two parent companies. As a leading supplier of jet engine thrust reversers and nacelle systems, MRAS provides design, production, and support capabilities. MRAS employs over 800 employees at its site near Baltimore, Maryland and provides technical support and spares services. MRAS personnel were stationed at multiple locations during C919 test and certification flights.
• Safran NacellescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafran Nacelles is Nexcelle's second parent company and is the second largest nacelle systems provider worldwide, and the leader globally for nacelles on top-of-the-line business jets. A subsidiary of Safran, it employs 3,800 people at eight sites in France, the United Kingdom, the United States and Morocco. Safran Nacelles provides extensive design, production and support capabilities in all aspects of engine nacelles.
• COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMAC is the aircraft manufacturer for the C919. Nexcelle supplies integrated propulsion systems for the C919's LEAP-1C engines. Nexcelle's parent companies have personnel located in Shanghai, ensuring continuous on-site support for LEAP-1C nacelle build-up and podding with the engine, which occurs at COMAC's assembly facility adjacent to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
• BombardiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBombardier is the aircraft manufacturer for the Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets equipped with Nexcelle nacelle systems for GE Aerospace's Passport engines. The Global 7500 achieved its 200th delivery milestone in December 2024, and the Global 8000 version was launched in 2022 with certification in mid-2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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