Tata Advanced Systems, Safran set up LEAP engine parts facility near Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), in collaboration with Safran Aircraft Engines, on Tuesday inaugurated a cutting-edge facility for manufacturing rotating parts of LEAP engines at Adibatla, near Hyderabad.
The new unit, set up at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines, will produce complex rotating components for CFM International’s LEAP engines, integrating advanced machining and specialised processes under one roof, according to a company release.
Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, along with senior officials from Tata Advanced Systems, Safran, and government representatives, attended the launch event.
The inauguration marks a major step forward in the partnership formalised in January 2024, when both firms entered a long-term agreement to manufacture LEAP engine components.
CFM International is a 50:50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
The LEAP engines, which power most new-generation narrow-body aircraft, are known for their superior performance—offering 15% better fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and higher operational reliability compared with earlier models.
“Rotative aero-engine components represent the pinnacle of aerospace technology, and this world-class facility reflects our commitment to building advanced manufacturing capabilities in India and our proven ability to industrialise complex global aerospace programmes,” said TASL CEO and Managing Director Sukaran Singh.
Safran Aircraft Engines Senior Vice-President (Purchasing) Dominique Dupuy said, “This is a significant milestone for both Safran Aircraft Engines and our partner, Tata Advanced Systems Limited. It marks a new chapter in our partnership, driven by our shared commitment to industrial excellence and technological innovation in aerospace.”
India ranks as the third-largest operator of LEAP engines globally, with around 75% of its commercial aircraft powered by CFM’s advanced turbofan technology.
Indian airlines have placed orders for over 2,000 LEAP engines, underscoring the growing demand for robust manufacturing and maintenance infrastructure in the country, the release noted.
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