# Safran expands LEAP engine production plant in Querétaro, Mexico

Safran Aircraft Engines will extend its engine production plant in Querétaro (SAEM) for new LEAP fan and turbine modules and final assembly lines, creating 150 jobs to support production ramp-up.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-07-24
- Where: Querétaro, Mexico
- Value: $80.0M
- Jobs: 150
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 150 engines per year (additional), 350 engines per year total by 2030
- Products: CFM LEAP engine fan and turbine modules, final assembly
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [safran-group.com](https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/safran-strengthen-its-footprint-queretaro-mexico-new-engine-maintenance-and-production-capacities-2024-07-22), 2024-07-24: "Additionally, Safran Aircraft Engines will extend its engine production plant Safran Aircraft Engines Mexico (SAEM) for the new LEAP fan and turbine modules as well as the final assembly lines to support the production ramp-up of the new generation CFM engine, creating 150 jobs."
- [mexicobusiness.news](https://mexicobusiness.news/aerospace/news/safran-invest-us80-million-queretaro-expansion), 2024-07-26: "Safran has announced an US$80 million investment to expand its operations in Queretaro, Mexico."

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