Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to produce rotating Inconel parts for LEAP engines. The agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show by Abdul Salam, General Manager of HAL’s LCA Division, and Dominique Dupuy, Vice President, Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines. This development follows earlier agreements between the companies signed in October 2023 and February 2025 for industrial cooperation and the production of super alloy forged parts.
The new contract involves the production of Inconel parts at HAL’s Ring Rolling facility at its Foundry & Forge Division in Bengaluru. The agreement supports Safran’s ongoing efforts to expand production capabilities to meet the growing requirements of LEAP engines used in single-aisle civil aircraft. Both companies are also collaborating to develop technology for additional forged parts.
Safran is working to develop an aerospace manufacturing base in India, which includes setting up new facilities and strengthening partnerships with local companies like HAL.
“We are really proud to expand this long-standing partnership with Safran and to develop our industrial expertise in forging processes for Inconel parts for the LEAP program,” said D K Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL.
“We are pleased to extend our collaboration with HAL, a key player of the Indian aerospace industry. This industrial cooperation is part of our roadmap to diversify our production sourcing and strengthen our industrial footprint in India, so as to support the growth of domestic air traffic with our LEAP engine and prepare for future requirements of the M88 engine powering the Rafale,” said Dominique Dupuy.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is an Indian aerospace and defence company engaged in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, and related systems. The company operates manufacturing and assembly plants across India.