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SAFRAN SA, based in Paris, France, is a technology company that encompasses aerospace propulsion, aircraft equipment, defense security, and communications businesses. More than 70 percent of sales are generated by the firm's aerospace propulsion and aircraft equipment units. The company's engines and other equipment are employed in 120 types of civil aircraft, 80 types of military aircraft, and 60 types of helicopters. SAFRAN is a leading developer of liquid and solid propulsion space engines. The company produces engine, landing gear, wheels, carbon brakes, onboard electronics, wiring, and other aircraft equipment. The firm's defense security business produces electronics, helicopter flight control, inertial navigation, optronic, fingerprint biometrics, and space optics systems. SAFRAN's Sagem Mobiles communications unit develops mobile telephone and accessories. SAFRAN maintains operations in 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. SAFRAN is listed on the Paris stock exchange under the SAF symbol.
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