Tata Advanced Systems Limited, a leading private-sector aerospace and defense company in India, in partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines in Adibatla, Hyderabad. The plant will manufacture advanced rotating parts for the CFM LEAP engine, integrating precision machining and specialized processes under a single roof. The launch ceremony was attended by D Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Telangana, alongside senior executives from Tata Advanced Systems, Safran, and government officials.
This facility is a key milestone in the long-term collaboration announced in January 2024 for producing LEAP engine components, developed by CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran. LEAP engines power most new-generation narrowbody aircraft, offering 15% higher fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and enhanced reliability.
Sukaran Singh, CEO and MD of Tata Advanced Systems, highlighted that the facility demonstrates India’s growing capabilities in advanced aerospace manufacturing. Dominique Dupuy, Senior VP Purchasing at Safran, emphasized that the plant strengthens supply chain resilience while delivering high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. India is now the third-largest operator of LEAP engines globally, with over 2,000 engines ordered by Indian carriers, underscoring the strategic importance of local production and support infrastructure.
The Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines, operational since 2018, is designed for complex aeroengine component production using Industry 4.0 practices, precision machining, and advanced special processes. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is one of India’s foremost companies in the aerospace and defense sector. TASL delivers comprehensive, integrated solutions across key domains including Aerostructures and Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms and Systems, Defense and Security, and Land Mobility.
The company has built a robust network of global partnerships and joint ventures with leading international aerospace and defense organizations, positioning itself as a critical contributor to the global supply chain — and, in several programs, a single-source supplier to top defense OEMs. With advanced capabilities, world-class infrastructure, and scale, TASL provides end-to-end solutions across the aerospace and defense value chain — from design and engineering to full platform assembly. The company’s technology expertise spans missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery systems, command and control platforms, optronics, and homeland security solutions, in addition to its renowned protected mobility vehicles.
Safran is a leading international high-technology group operating across the aviation (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), defense, and space sectors. The Group’s mission is to foster a safer, more sustainable world by developing technologies that make air travel cleaner, more efficient, and accessible to all.
With a workforce of 100,000 employees worldwide and sales of €27.3 billion in 2024, Safran holds — independently or through partnerships — leadership positions in many of its core markets. The Group continues to invest heavily in research, technology, and innovation, ensuring its development roadmap remains aligned with global environmental and sustainability goals.
