Safran receives EUR14.7 million funding to support assembly of electric aviation engines

Safran receives EUR14.7 million funding to support assembly of electric aviation engines

Safran Electrical & Power has signed a support agreement with the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment (CINEA), under the Innovation Fund, to enable the series production of the ENGINeUS electric motor. This project, called ENGINeUS PULL, involves automating production at the Safran Electrical & Power site in Niort. Under this agreement, Safran Electrical & Power will receive EUR14.7 million in funding to support its initiatives for sustainable aviation and to contribute to the European Union’s goal of carbon neutrality for the aviation sector by 2050, according to Safran. The ENGINeUS PULL* project will run for seven years, from 2026 to the end of 2032. “Certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2025, the ENGINeUS electric motor is now ready for series production,” said the company. “Safran Electrical & Power will therefore set up two semi-automated assembly lines, facilities dedicated to integrated logistics support, as well as maintenance and repair resources. The industrial organization is designed to offer flexibility and efficiency, based on proven industrial practices inspired by the automotive sector, in order to guarantee technological maturity, cost optimization and operational efficiency. “The engine’s modular design facilitates its integration into various aircraft configurations, with the primary objective of providing 100% electric propulsion for two- to four-passenger aircraft. It also offers the possibility of distributed hybrid-electric propulsion for 19-passenger regional aircraft. Furthermore, the engine is adaptable to meet future performance and reliability requirements for defense-related platforms and missions.” For more information https://www.safran-group.com/fr/espace-presse/safran-automatise-production-du-moteur-electrique-engineus-soutien-du-fonds-europeen-innovation-2026-05-29 (Image: Safran)