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Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France, 2026/05/29 - Safran Electrical & Power has signed a grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the Innovation Fund, for the ENGINeUS PULL project - Safran-Group.com. PAR: SAF | SAFRAN
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This initiative aims to implement automation to enable high-rate production of the ENGINeUS 100 electric motor at the Safran Electrical & Power Niort facility in France.
Under this agreement, Safran Electrical & Power will receive €14,7 million in funding to support its sustainable aviation efforts and contribute to the European Union’s target of net-zero aviation by 2050. The ENGINeUS PULL• project covers a seven-year period, 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. With support from the Innovation Fund, Safran Electrical & Power is commissioning two semi-automated assembly lines, a dedicated integrated logistics support line, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities at its Niort facility in France.
The manufacturing setup is designed for flexibility and efficiency, applying proven industrial practices inspired by the automotive sector to ensure technology maturity, cost excellence, and operational efficiency.
The motor’s modular design enables integration across various aircraft configurations, with the main target being the 100% electric propulsion for two- to four-passenger aircraft but enabling also derivatives for distributed hybrid-electric propulsion for 19-passenger regional aircraft. The motor can be adapted to meet the future performance and reliability requirements expected for defense-related platforms and missions.
“Being selected by the Innovation Fund marks an important step for Safran and positions Safran Electrical & Power as a key contributor to Europe’s decarbonization ambitions and energy transition. It is a recognition of the maturity of our ENGINeUS electric motor, which plays a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. We are very proud to support Europe’s industrial competitiveness and environmental transition objectives,” said Agnès Pronost Gilles, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Power division, Safran Electrical & Power.
*ENGINeUS 100 Production and sUpport piLot Lines
Safran (safrangroup.com) is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with more than 110,000 employees and revenue of 31.3 billion euros in 2025, and holds, alone or in partnership, global or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world leaders in aeronautical electrical systems. Its expertise covers the entire onboard electrical chain: generation systems, distribution, converters, motors, batteries, wiring, components, and ventilation equipment. The company has more than 16,500 employees across 12 countries.
The Innovation Fund, financed by EU Emissions Trading System revenues, is one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. The Fund focuses on highly innovative clean technologies and big flagship projects with European added value that can bring significant emission and greenhouse gas reductions.
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is the implementing body for the Innovation Fund. The overall management of the Innovation Fund is handled by the European Commission Directorate General Climate Action.
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