# Hexcel and Safran expand long-term supplier contract for advanced composites

Hexcel Corp. and Safran SA have expanded their long-term supplier contract to include HexTow IM7 carbon fiber for the GE9X engine powering the Boeing 777X, as well as core, adhesives, prepregs, and fabrics for engine nacelles and aircraft interiors.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-01-12
- Status: announced
- Products: carbon fiber, adhesives, prepregs, dry fabrics, honeycomb core
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [textiletechnology.net](https://www.textiletechnology.net/news/contract-for-aerospace-programs-expanded-204821), 2021-01-12: "The scope of the long-term supplier contract between composites company Hexcel Corp. and Safran SA has been expanded to include advanced composite materials for a broader range of commercial aerospace applications."

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