Safran Helicopter Engines, the world leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines, is the only manufacturer dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries. Offering the widest range of products, from 500 to 3,000 shaft horsepower, Safran Helicopter Engines has been committed to design and manufacturing excellence for more than 75 years. The company partners with major helicopter manufacturers across the globe and its products feature aboard the very latest designs, including the brand-new Airbus Helicopters H160 and Bell 505. The company employs 6,000 people around the world, 5,000 of them based in France. It is based at three site across southwest France : Bordes (head office, design office, new engine production), Tarnos (worldwide engine support) and Mantes-Buchelay (control unit and