Safran announces an investment of 80 million dollars to expand its operations in Querétaro

The Safran company announced the expansion of its operations in Querétaro , for which it will be investing 80 million dollars and will generate around 800 new highly specialized jobs for the next few years. 

The directors of the company specializing in the field of aeronautics pointed out that the investment is aimed at creating the Group's seventh plant that will house an aircraft engine test bench for the development and innovation of the aeronautical industry , as well as the two-story extension.

The CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines , Jean-Paul Alary, said that with this investment an important step is taken in the industry, since the test bench will increase the testing capacity to meet the rapid growth of the engine fleet, which requires the creation of more jobs in the state.

It should be noted that the investment project called SAESA Testcell will be the most innovative test bench in the world and aeronautical engine tests will be carried out there; In addition, the expansion of the operations workshop is contemplated.

Regarding the 800 highly specialized jobs, it was announced that these will be focused on maintenance, production, innovation, development and research of new technologies , which positions Querétaro as a spearhead in the aerospace sector.

The French company, dedicated to the production of short and medium-range aircraft engines , as well as helicopter engines and landing gear, is established on all continents, employs 79,000 people and in 2020 achieved a turnover of 16.5 million of euros.