Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have inaugurated a new manufacturing facility at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, Hyderabad, to produce rotating parts for the CFM LEAP aircraft engine. The facility marks a key milestone in the strategic partnership between the two companies aimed at advancing aerospace manufacturing capabilities in India.
The new plant was established with an investment of INR 4.25 billion and will manufacture critical aero-engine components such as bearing housings and low-pressure turbine shafts used in LEAP engines that power Airbus and Boeing narrow-body aircraft. The facility integrates advanced machining and special processes under one roof and is expected to create 500 skilled jobs in Telangana’s aerospace sector.
The new unit follows a long-term manufacturing agreement signed in January 2024 between TASL and Safran. The partnership forms part of Safran’s global supply chain localisation strategy designed to strengthen supply resilience and proximity to major markets. The facility incorporates Industry 4.0 practices and precision engineering capabilities to support both domestic and international production programmes.
“Rotative aeroengine components represent the pinnacle of aerospace technology, and this world-class facility reflects our commitment to building advanced manufacturing capabilities in India,” said Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems Limited. “Being part of the LEAP programme—among the world’s highest-selling engine platforms—underscores our focus on precision, quality, and excellence for the global aerospace supply chain,” he added.
Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, said the new plant is central to Safran’s long-term manufacturing strategy. “This facility is at the heart of our supply chain approach—manufacturing closer to our markets, strengthening resilience, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, performance, and sustainability,” he stated. “It marks a new chapter in our partnership with Tata Advanced Systems, focused on industrial excellence and technological innovation.”
India is the third-largest operator base for LEAP engines globally, with about 75 percent of Indian commercial aircraft powered by CFM’s turbofan engines. Indian airlines have collectively ordered more than 2,000 LEAP engines, highlighting the importance of developing domestic manufacturing and maintenance capabilities to support future fleet growth.
Safran is expanding its operations in India with plans to double its workforce and sourcing volumes every two years. The company is increasing its sourcing scope from civil aviation components to include dual-use and defence applications. Over the next two years, the company aims to double its workforce and add new work centres as part of its broader India expansion strategy. Ongoing projects include an electric engine development programme. Safran has recorded strong growth in India over the past three years and continues to invest in building domestic capabilities to serve both local and global supply chains.
At the inauguration, Telangana Minister for Information Technology, Industries, and Commerce D. Sridhar Babu said the state aims to establish Telangana as India’s “Aero-Engine Capital” by 2030. He noted that aerospace and defence exports from the state reached INR 307.42 billion in the first nine months of 2024–25, compared with INR 159 billion in the previous fiscal year.
Established in 2018, the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines manufactures complex aero-engine components for global aerospace programmes. TASL, part of Tata Group, provides integrated solutions in aerospace, defence, and advanced systems manufacturing. Safran Aircraft Engines, a subsidiary of France-based Safran Group, designs, produces, and supports engines for commercial and military aircraft worldwide.
