Engine nacelle manufacturer Hurel-Hispano has changed its name to Aircelle. The unit, which supplies nacelles for the Airbus A380 and Dassault Falcon 7X, is part of newly formed company Safran’s aerospace equipment division. It has 2,600 employees at seven sites in France, Morocco and the UK. Meanwhile, Safran’s propulsion division has shortened its name from Snecma Moteurs to Snecma.
Source: Flight International
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