2020s. In January 2017, Safran initiated a takeover of the aircraft interior supplier Zodiac Aerospace to create the third largest aerospace supplier with $22.5 billion revenue, behind United Technologies with $28.2 billion and GE Aviation with $24.7 billion; the new group will be 92,000-employee strong, with 48% of its business in aircraft systems and equipment, from landing gears to seats, 46% in propulsion and 6% in defense. In May 2017, Safran announced the completion of the sale of its identity and security activities to Advent International for Euro 2.4 billion. In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended 31 August 2017. On 4 June 2018 Boeing and Safran announced their 50-50 partnership to design, build and service Auxiliary Power Units after regulatory and antitrust clearance in the second half of 2018. This could threaten the dominance of Honeywell and United Technologies. Group organization The Safran group is divided into three main branches: Aerospace Propulsion The aerospace propulsion branch groups all operations concerning the propulsion of aeroplanes, helicopters, missiles, and launchers, for the civil aviation, military aviation, and space markets: design, production, marketing, testing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Safran Aircraft Engines (formerly Snecma Moteurs) Commercial & military engines, liquid propulsion for space launchers Safran Helicopter Engines Turboshaft engines for helicopters Jet engines for training and support aircraft Turbines for missiles and drones (Microturbo subsidiary) APU (Microturbo subsidiary). Safran provides APU systems since 1962. Safran Microturbo Safran Aero Boosters Components for aircraft and rocket engines Safran Transmission Systems Power transmissions for aircraft engines ArianeGroup Solid rocket motors for launchers, strategic and tactical missiles Thermostructural composite materials At the October 2018 NBAA convention, Safran presented its ENGINeUS electric motor range up to designed for electric aircraft, starting with a one with integrated control electronics, with an energy efficiency of over 94% and a power-to-weight ratio of 2.5 kW / kg at 2,500rpm and of torque, for a weight with the controller, without. Flight-testing may happen in 2019 or 2020. Other subsidiaries Safran Test Cells, Inc. Smartec SMA Engines Snecma Services Brussels Snecma Suzhou Snecma Xinyi Airfoil Castings Aircraft Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems The aircraft equipment branch groups all design, production, sales, and support operations for systems and equipment used by civil and military airplanes and helicopters. Safran Landing