Engines
Sikorsky and Safran Pledge Increased Collaboration
Proposal promises accelerated engine innovation
Sikorsky Safran deal FIA 2026
Rich Benton, Vice President and General Manager of Sikorsky and Cédric Goubet, President of Safran Helicopter Engines

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a new intention to “jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift platforms.” Sikorsky believes the new agreement, inked on July 22, will “accelerate design cycles, shorten proposal turnaround times, and deliver faster, higher-performance solutions in both commercial and defense sectors.”

The companies stated that they have already identified specific opportunities for future work, applicable to new and existing rotary-wing platforms and uncrewed aerial systems.