Tata Advanced Systems and Safran Pioneer LEAP Engine Manufacturing in Hyderabad, Elevating India's Aerospace Ambitions
Hyderabad, October 30 - In a landmark boost to India's burgeoning aerospace sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have unveiled a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to LEAP engine parts manufacturing in Hyderabad. Located at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, this cutting-edge plant specializes in producing complex rotating components, such as bearing housings and low-pressure turbine shafts, for the globally acclaimed CFM LEAP engine. The inauguration on October 28, 2025, attended by Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu alongside top executives from both firms, underscores a pivotal moment in Indo-French aerospace collaboration. With an investment of Rs 425 crore, the facility integrates precision machining and specialized processes under one roof, embodying Industry 4.0 standards to deliver unparalleled efficiency and quality in LEAP engine components.
This Hyderabad aerospace manufacturing hub emerges from a strategic long-term agreement inked in January 2024 between TASL and Safran, aimed at fortifying the global supply chain for CFM International's LEAP engines, a 50:50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran. As the world's best-selling commercial aircraft engine, the LEAP powers over 75 percent of India's commercial fleet, making the country the third-largest operator worldwide, with more than 2,000 units ordered by domestic carriers. Sukaran Singh, CEO and Managing Director of TASL, hailed the venture as a testament to India's prowess in industrializing intricate global aerospace programs, emphasizing rotative aeroengine parts as the "pinnacle of aerospace technology." The plant not only enhances local production capabilities but also positions Hyderabad as a nexus for advanced engine technology, aligning with Telangana's vision to become India's aero-engine capital by 2030.
The LEAP engine's revolutionary design, boasting 15 percent superior fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and lower emissions, has redefined narrowbody aircraft performance for giants like Airbus and Boeing. By localizing critical LEAP engine parts manufacturing, TASL and Safran are mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities while fostering innovation in sustainable aviation. Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice-President of Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, described the facility as a "new chapter" in their partnership, driven by mutual dedication to industrial excellence and technological advancement. This initiative exemplifies how targeted investments in high-precision manufacturing can propel India's aerospace ecosystem toward self-reliance, creating ripple effects across the supply chain.
Ultimately, the Adibatla facility heralds a new era for Hyderabad's role in global aviation, promising around 500 skilled jobs and attracting further international partnerships in aero engine development. As India accelerates its push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in defense and aerospace, this collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems and Safran sets a benchmark for excellence, ensuring the nation soars higher in the competitive skies of tomorrow.