# Safran and Albany International extend advanced composites partnership to 2046

Safran Aircraft Engines and Albany International extended their 15-year-old partnership for another 15 years, to 2046, to continue developing 3D-woven composite parts for next-generation aircraft engines.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-12-02
- Where: Villaroche, near Paris, France
- Status: announced
- Products: 3D-woven composite parts, fan blades, fan case, spacers
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran Aircraft Engines](https://endata.com/companies/3665.md) (partner)
- [Albany International](https://endata.com/companies/20402.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nhbr.com](https://www.nhbr.com/safran-albany-international-extend-advanced-composites-partnership/), 2021-12-02: "Based on the successful partnership we have developed with Albany on the LEAP program, we are looking forward to starting a new chapter of our strategic cooperation."

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