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HAL and Safran Sign Long-Term Deal for LEAP Engine Parts
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a big deal to work together.
HAL will make special metal parts called turbine ring forgings for Safran's LEAP airplane engines.
These parts are very important for the engines to work well.
HAL will make these parts in their high-tech factory in Bengaluru, India.
This deal is important because it helps India become better at making airplane parts and also helps Safran meet the growing need for their engines.
Both companies are happy about this partnership and think it will be good for their businesses and for the aerospace industry.
HAL and Safran signed a long-term agreement for turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine.
HAL will manufacture the parts at its state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru.
The deal signifies HAL's growing capabilities in advanced aerospace manufacturing.
Safran aims to integrate a locally developed supply chain to meet increasing demand.
The partnership is seen as a significant milestone for both companies.
- Who
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines
- What
- Signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine
- Where
- Farnborough International Airshow
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To bolster India's advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities and meet increasing demand for LEAP engine production
HAL's Perspective
Safran's Perspective
Partnership Significance
HAL's Perspective
HAL views the partnership as a significant milestone that boosts India's advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities and global market presence.
Safran's Perspective
Safran sees the partnership as a strategic move to develop a locally integrated supply chain to meet increasing demand for LEAP engine production.
Key facts
- Companies Involved
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines
- Agreement Type
- Long-term agreement for turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine
- Manufacturing Location
- HAL's Ring Rolling facility in Bengaluru
- Signatories
- Praveen B (HAL) and Dominique Dupuy (Safran)
- Event Location
- Farnborough International Airshow
- Key Components
- Superalloy turbine ring forgings
- Application
- Elevated-temperature applications in aero-engine rotating sections
Quotes
Ravi K
Chairman & Managing Director of HAL
“"HAL and Safran share a longstanding and trusted partnership that has evolved over several decades. The signing of this long-term contract reflects the growing confidence of global aerospace OEMs in HAL's technological capabilities and manufacturing excellence."”
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Dominique Dupuy
Senior Vice President, Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines
“"We are very enthusiastic about continuing this partnership with HAL. This cooperation is fully aligned with our strategy to develop a supply chain that is as locally integrated, as we ramp up LEAP engine production to meet growing demand."”
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