Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels officially moved into its new premises in the north zone of Brussels Airport on 11 June.
The new building, which houses a 8,500m² maintenance shop was realised by Brussels Airport Company and meets the highest environmental standards.
Thanks to the use of 100% renewable energy, including solar panels on the roof and circular heating systems, it is carbon neutral.
Better still, the building also produces more energy than it consumes, which is fully in line with BAC’s strategy of providing quality infrastructure for its customers and fully committing to a sustainable future for Brussels Airport.
Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a subsidiary of engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines has been part of the Brussels Airport ecosystem for almost a quarter of a century. In 2016, it became the first workshop in the world to be certified for LEAP-1A maintenance.
An important certificate, given that the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines power most of the new generation A320neo and B737 MAX aircraft. These energy-efficient engines, used by more than 150 airlines worldwide, offer a 15-20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, as well as a significant improvement in noise levels compared with previous-generation engines.
For Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, the new facility is an essential link in its global MRO network to support the growing fleet of LEAP engines worldwide while reducing the carbon footprint of its operations.
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