Safran Electrical & Power has opened a new facility in Singapore dedicated to the production and maintenance of aerospace electrical systems, the company said Tuesday in a press release. The plant, located in Seletar Aerospace Park, marks a significant expansion of Safran’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
The new site employs about 70 people and will manufacture and service power conversion and distribution systems as well as aircraft batteries for major customers, including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Air China and Japan Airlines.
Safran said the facility is fully operational after securing approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The company said the site strengthens its role as a key aerospace electrical-systems provider in the region.
“This new industrial facility embodies our commitment to competitiveness, innovation and excellence,” Bruno Bellanger, CEO of Safran Electrical & Power, said in the release. He added that Singapore’s status as a major economic and industrial hub — supported by proactive government policies — made it an ideal location. The company also confirmed that all electrical activities previously carried out by Thales in Singapore were transferred to the site following Safran’s 2023 acquisition.
Safran has operated in Singapore for more than 45 years and now employs 900 people across five production and MRO facilities, supporting landing gear, evacuation systems, onboard electronics and helicopter engines.
French officials said the new plant reflects deepening cooperation between France and Singapore in civil aviation. Adeline-Lise Khov, head of the regional economic service for ASEAN at the French Embassy, said the opening illustrates the strength of bilateral collaboration, following an enhanced aviation cooperation framework signed in May 2025.
Cindy Koh, executive vice president at Singapore’s Economic Development Board, said the investment shows Safran’s confidence in the city-state’s aerospace sector. The new facility, she said, will support Singapore’s ambition to expand its MRO and advanced manufacturing capabilities and tap into growth in aircraft electrification across Asia-Pacific.
