Revision of long-term supplier contracts, including HexTow IM7 for Hexcel GE9X engines, and cores, adhesives, prepregs and fabrics for other aerospace applications.
Hexcel Corp. (Stanford, Connecticut) announced on December 14 that its long-term supplier contract with Safran SA (Paris, France) has expanded to include advanced composite materials for Wider commercial aerospace applications.
"This contract expansion is the result of a successful partnership between Safran and Hexcel, which began 35 years ago to serve the aerospace industry," Thierry Merlot, President of Aerospace Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Industrial Airlines Say. "This agreement will further strengthen the long-term cooperative relationship between our companies and strengthen our strategic position among Safran's Tier 1 suppliers."
Over the past three decades, Hexcel has been a trusted leading supplier of high-performance, advanced composite materials such as carbon fiber, adhesives, prepregs, dry fabrics and honeycomb cores in the Safran program. For example, since 2013, Hexcel HexTow IM7 carbon fiber has been provided for Safran`s LEAP-1A, -1B and -1C engine programs. The engine developed by the program has increased fuel efficiency by 15% and reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions By 50%, the noise level has been reduced by 75%.
According to Hexcel, the contract has now been revised to include the HexTow IM7 for the GE9X engine that powers the Boeing 777X. The contract also includes Hexcel cores, adhesives, prepregs and fabrics for other applications in the engine room and aircraft interiors.
"It's time to include Safran Cabin, Safran Seats and Safran Aerosystems into our global long-term agreement," said Thierry Viguier, Vice President of Safran Materials Purchasing. "Hexcel has once again proved that they are strong and reliable long-term partners during this difficult time."