SAF 112.46€ -0.02% Worldwide Companies EN Login GROUP PRODUCTS & SERVICES CAREERS FINANCE NEWS & MEDIA History and Heritage As the world's oldest aircraft engine manufacturer, Safran has taken shape gradually through the association of iconic and innovative companies in the aviation, space and defense sectors. 1896 CREATION OF THE GROUP'S VERY FIRST COMPANY From the creation of its very first company in 1896 to the global reach that Safran enjoys today, the Group has built its history on iconic aerospace and defense companies, such as Snecma, Sagem, Labinal, Messier, Hispano-Suiza, Turbomeca and Zodiac. This century and more of history is marked by a series of major innovations, such as the engine that powered the first flight over the Mediterranean (flown by Rolland Garros in 1913), the development of the very first aeronautical autobrake in 1930, the first inflatable boat prototypes, the first mass-produced helicopter engine, and the commissioning of the CFM56 (the world's best-selling commercial aircraft engine), among others. This ability to evolve and invent, which is at the heart of Safran's DNA, is still in strong evidence today, enabling the Group to build on its history and successes to plan for a sustainable future and address the challenges of tomorrow. The Seguin brothers Credits Follow us Contact us Sitemap Privacy notice Legal notice FAQ Privacy settings Privacy settings By clicking “Accept All Cookies” you agree to the storing of necessary cookies to enhance navigation and to make our site work. We also set optional analytics cookies (including third party cookies) to help us improve the site and enhance your user experience by analysing your usage of the site. More info Safran Video Library These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Always active Google Analytics These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Youtube These cookies allow you to watch Youtube videos. SAVE PREFERENCES ACCEPT ALL COOKIES WITHDRAW CONSENT