HAL signs long-term contract with Safran for CFM LEAP engine turbine forgings

New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a long-term agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines for the production and supply of superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme, strengthening its presence in the global civil aerospace supply chain.

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The agreement has been signed at the Farnborough International Airshow on Tuesday. Under the contract, HAL will manufacture near-net shape turbine ring forgings at its state-of-the-art Ring Rolling facility at the Foundry & Forge Division in Bengaluru. These superalloy components are designed for high-temperature applications in the rotating section of LEAP aero engines and play a critical role in engine performance and reliability.

The contract was signed by Praveen B, General Manager, Foundry & Forge Division, HAL, and Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President – Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines, in the presence of HAL Chairman and Managing Director Ravi K and CEO (Bangalore Complex) Jayakrishnan S.

Commenting on the development, HAL CMD Ravi K said the agreement reflects the growing confidence of global aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in HAL's technological capabilities and manufacturing excellence. He said the partnership would enable HAL to expand its footprint in the international civil aerospace market while enhancing advanced manufacturing capabilities for future aero-engine programmes in India.

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Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President – Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, said the company is pleased to continue its collaboration with HAL. He noted that the agreement aligns with Safran's strategy of building a locally integrated supply chain as it ramps up production of LEAP engines to meet rising global demand.

The multi-year contract marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines and is expected to further deepen industrial cooperation between the two companies in the aerospace manufacturing sector.

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