Tata Advanced Systems, Safran set up rotating parts manufacturing facility for the LEAP engine
A Safran LEAP-1A engine
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BENOIT TESSIER
Tata Advanced Systems, in partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines, inaugurated a manufacturing facility at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, Hyderabad.
The facility will produce complex rotating parts for the CFM LEAP engine, including cutting-edge machining and special processes under one roof. The collaboration was announced in January 2024, when both companies signed a long-term agreement for the production of rotating parts for the LEAP engine, developed by CFM International, a 50-50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
LEAP engines, which power the majority of new generation narrowbody aircraft, continue to deliver on performance commitments, with 15 per cent better fuel efficiency, much lower noise than previous generation engines and high utilisation.
“Rotative Aeroengine 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 programs,” Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems said in a release on Tuesday.
“Being part of the LEAP program—among the world’s highest-selling engine platforms—underscores our focus on precision, quality and excellence for the global aerospace supply chain,’’ he added.
“This is a significant milestone for both Safran Aircraft Engines and our partner, Tata Advanced Systems Limited which marks a new chapter in our partnership, driven by our shared commitment to industrial excellence and technological innovation in aerospace,’’ Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines, said.
India represents the third-largest operator of LEAP engines globally, with 75 per cent of Indian commercial aircraft equipped with CFM’s advanced turbofan technology. To date, more than 2,000 LEAP engines have been ordered by Indian airlines, underscoring the critical importance of establishing robust manufacturing and support capabilities in the country.
Published on October 28, 2025
