Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"This future cooperation with Airbus in the frame of the Horizon Europe program is a great opportunity to prepare propulsion systems for future helicopters. Today, Safran is the most capable provider of integrated and efficient propulsive systems, with the widest gas turbine power range and a complete range of electric systems for hybrid electric propulsive solutions, in addition to strong testing, qualification and certification expertise. We are very pleased to partner with Airbus Helicopters in this journey for a lower environmental footprint of air transport.”

Source: Franck Saudo, president of Safran Helicopter Engines, commenting on the teaming of Airbus Helicopters and Safran Helicopter Engines in order to prepare the future of cleaner, quieter and more efficient vertical flight, ahead of the upcoming Horizon Europe research program which should be carried out during the next decade.

FMI: www.airbus.com