# Hexcel and Safran expand composite materials contract for commercial aerospace

Hexcel Corp. announced that its long-term supplier contract with Safran S.A. has been expanded to include advanced composite materials for a broader range of commercial aerospace applications, including HexTow IM7 carbon fiber for the GE9X engine and materials for engine nacelles and aircraft interiors.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2020-12-14
- Status: completed
- Products: carbon fiber, adhesives, prepregs, dry fabrics, honeycomb core
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (customer)
- [Hexcel](https://endata.com/companies/15803.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [textileworld.com](https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/nonwovens-technical-textiles/2020/12/hexcel-and-safran-expand-scope-of-existing-contract-for-advanced-composite-materials-on-commercial-aerospace-programs/), 2020-12-14: "It was time to include Safran Cabin, Safran Seats and Safran Aerosystems within our global long-term agreement."

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