Safran opens Mobile office

MOBILE, Ala. -- On the same day planemaker Airbus slated a groundbreaking for its new assembly line, supplier Safran Engineering Services officially opened its Mobile office with a ribbon-cutting. In Mobile, Safran will provide engineering services for Airbus, including mechanical and electrical engineering work. The company will start with 20 engineers, but program manager Israel Perez said the goal is to expand to 50. Jobs are currently being advertised through the Alabama Industrial Development Training program. (Source: al.com, 04/08/13)