Safran Aircraft Engines announced plans to establish a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility for the M88 engine in Hyderabad, India. The site will be the first outside France to maintain M88 engine modules. The facility is expected to handle over 600 modules per year and create up to 150 jobs by 2040.
“We are delighted to select Hyderabad location as the first export maintenance facility dedicated to the M88. This project marks an important step in the development of Indian sovereignty in aerospace and defense, while demonstrating our commitment to developing a world-class MRO ecosystem for the benefit of all M88 operators,” stated Christophe Bruneau, Executive Vice President, Military Engines at Safran Aircraft Engines.
The Hyderabad facility will work in coordination with other Safran production and MRO sites in the region to support both commercial and military supply chains for aircraft engines. In Hyderabad, Safran Aircraft Engines operates a plant spanning over 15,000 square metres that produces rotating turbine seals for LEAP engines, with an annual output of around 15,000 parts. Nearby, Safran Electrical & Power runs a facility manufacturing wiring for LEAP engines and Rafale fighters and a CFM training centre is also present in the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park.
Safran Aircraft Engines designs, manufactures, and supports aircraft engines for commercial and military markets. The company’s activities include engine development, production, and aftermarket services across various engine platforms.
