Safran sees warmer UK EU ties

Safran CEO Olivier Andries notes a growing appetite from Britains Labour government to work closely with the European Union on industrial policy. The French engine maker remains committed to expanding its operations and exploring new aerospace technologies.

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FILE PHOTO: CEO of Safran Olivier Andries arrives at the International Space Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, September 10, 2026. Aurelien Morissard/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

SAFRAN SA CEO Olivier Andries said the engine maker sees an appetite from the United Kingdom government to work closely with the European Union on industrial policy. The shift follows years of post-Brexit tensions between France and British industrial sectors. Closer ties could reshape cross-border aerospace manufacturing.