Safran Electrical & Power unveiled its new building in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace electrical systems. This expansion reinforces the company capabilities in Sarasota, establishing the site as a key provider of power generation, distribution and conversion management solutions. With this extension, the Sarasota site now spans 140,000 square feet. It supports a comprehensive range of electrical equipment and services for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The facility designs, manufactures and supports electrical power generation systems, power distribution, conversion and protection components, and aircraft emergency systems.
Bruno Bellanger, CEO of Safran Electrical & Power commented: “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to strengthening operations in the United States. Our enhanced MRO capabilities bring advanced electrical equipment closer to our customers, ensuring efficient service and rapid turnaround. These developments align with strategic requirements for emerging commercial and military platforms.”
Peter Lengyel, President & CEO of Safran USA stated: “We welcome the expansion of Safran Electrical & Power’s Sarasota facility, which strengthens our presence in Florida, a major aerospace hub. Safran has been operating in the United States for more than half a century, and this milestone marks an important step in our ongoing growth strategy.”
New facility consolidates all electrical activities previously performed by Thales in Orlando—acquired by Safran Electrical & Power in October 2023 as part of its growth strategy—and now offers specialized maintenance of electrical generators, power electronics, and lithium battery systems. It is also equipped with enhanced engineering and service infrastructure dedicated to maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as the servicing of rotating machines. Operations have already started.
This site expansion enables Safran Electrical & Power to manage the entire lifecycle of its electrical systems in Sarasota, covering research and technology, development, qualification, manufacturing, and extended maintenance support.
The Sarasota facility has been operating since 1978 and was later acquired by Safran in 2015. Across its assembly, production, maintenance, engineering and corporate sites in 25 states, Safran supports approximately 11,000 American jobs, serving as a significant contributor to the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense markets.
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