Hyderabad: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), one of India’s foremost aerospace and defense manufacturing companies, in collaboration with Safran Aircraft Engines, inaugurated a state-of-the-art LEAP engine manufacturing facility at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, Hyderabad.
The advanced LEAP engine manufacturing facility will produce complex rotating parts for the CFM LEAP engine, integrating precision machining and specialized processes under one roof.
This launch represents a major milestone in strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem through strategic global partnerships.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by D Sridhar Babu, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, along with senior leaders from TASL, Safran, and other dignitaries.
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LEAP Engine Manufacturing Facility: New-Generation Narrowbody Aircraft
The new LEAP engine manufacturing facility builds on the long-term partnership announced in January 2024, when TASL and Safran signed an 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.
The LEAP engine powers most new-generation narrowbody aircraft, delivering 15% better fuel efficiency, significantly lower noise, and improved operational reliability compared to earlier models.
“Rotative aeroengine components represent the pinnacle of aerospace engineering,” said Sukaran Singh, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems Limited. “This facility reflects our capability to industrialize complex global aerospace programs and our dedication to precision and quality in manufacturing.”
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Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President of Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, added, “This Hyderabad plant is integral to Safran’s global supply chain strategy. It enables us to manufacture closer to our markets, enhance resilience, and maintain world-class standards in quality, safety, and sustainability.”
India today stands as the third-largest operator of LEAP engines worldwide, with 75% of Indian commercial aircraft powered by CFM’s advanced turbofan technology. Indian airlines have already placed orders for more than 2,000 LEAP engines, underlining the growing importance of robust local manufacturing and support infrastructure.
The Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines, established in 2018, is designed for the production of complex aeroengine components and incorporates Industry 4.0 practices, including advanced machining and special process technologies, to serve both Indian and global aerospace markets.
