# Boeing and Safran form joint venture for auxiliary power units

Boeing Co. and Safran SA announced a 50-50 partnership to design and build auxiliary power units for jetliners. The venture will be based in the U.S. and is expected to close later in 2018 pending regulatory approval.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-06-04
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: auxiliary power units
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (partner)
- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-04/boeing-safran-team-up-on-power-units-in-challenge-to-suppliers), 2018-06-04: "The 50-50 partnership will be based in the U.S., the companies said in a statement Monday."
- [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2018/boeing-safran-auxiliary-power-units/), 2018-06-04: "This strategic partnership will leverage Boeing’s deep customer and airplane knowledge along with Safran’s experience in designing and producing complex propulsion assemblies to deliver expanded, innovative services solutions to our customers."

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