# Zodiac Aerospace joins Safran to create third-largest aerospace company

On February 13, 2018, Zodiac Aerospace joined Safran, forming the world's third-largest aerospace company (excluding aircraft manufacturers). The combined group offers a broad range of aircraft systems and equipment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-02-13
- Where: France
- Value: $10.5B
- Status: completed
- Products: aircraft propulsion, aircraft equipment, engines, cabins, landing gear, seats, avionics, electrical systems
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (acquirer)
- [Zodiac Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/16238.md) (target)

## Sources

- [safran-group.com](https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/safran-and-zodiac-aerospace-day-one-2018-02-13), 2018-02-13: "On February 13, 2018, Zodiac Aerospace has joined Safran to create the world’s third largest aerospace company (excluding aircraft manufacturers)."
- [tradepractitioner.com](https://www.tradepractitioner.com/2019/03/safran-sa-and-zodiac-aerospace/), 2019-03-11: "The transaction would combine the number three player in aerospace propulsion and equipment (Safran) with the number two player in aircraft equipment."

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