# French Ministry of Armed Forces awards Safran Aircraft Engines M88 engine support contract

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has awarded Safran Aircraft Engines a contract for the operational maintenance of M88 engines powering Rafale fighter jets. The contract, named 'Boléro', was notified on August 1, 2021, and runs until the end of 2030, covering over 400,000 flight hours.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-08-05
- Where: France
- Status: completed
- Products: M88 jet engine maintenance and repair
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran Aircraft Engines](https://endata.com/companies/3665.md) (supplier)
- [French Ministry of Armed Forces](https://endata.com/companies/56914.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [aeromorning.com](https://aeromorning.com/le-ministere-des-armees-choisit-safran-aircraft-engines-pour-le-maintien-en-condition-operationnelle-des-moteurs-de-rafale/), 2021-08-05: "Il s’agit d’une décision industrielle importante pour notre souveraineté : la capacité de nos avions de combat à voler est essentielle pour la protection des Français et de notre territoire."

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