At the 55th International Paris Air Show, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a key agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) of France for the production of rotating parts for LEAP engines. The collaboration strengthens ties between the two aerospace companies and marks a significant step in advancing India’s role in global aerospace manufacturing.
The Paris Air Show, organized by SIAE—a branch of the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS)—is the world’s largest aerospace exhibition, taking place this year from June 16 to 22. The event brings together major players from the global aviation and defence industries.
Under the terms of the agreement, HAL will begin production of Inconel rotating components for LEAP engines once it finalizes the development of near-net Ring Forging technology. Manufacturing will take place at HAL’s Foundry & Forge Division in Bengaluru, using its advanced Ring Rolling facility, the company said in a press statement on Thursday.
HAL’s Chairman and Managing Director, D. K. Sunil, noted, “We are proud to deepen our collaboration with Safran. This partnership will further strengthen our expertise in producing Inconel components and support the LEAP engine program through advanced forging capabilities.”
Dominique Dupuy, Vice President of Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, stated that the cooperation is part of Safran’s broader strategy to expand its supply chain and boost its manufacturing base in India.
The agreement was signed on June 18 by Abdul Salam, General Manager of HAL’s LCA Division, and Dominique Dupuy.
This latest development builds on earlier agreements between the two companies. In October 2023, HAL and Safran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint capabilities in LEAP engine parts manufacturing.
That was followed by a contract signed in February 2024 to produce superalloy forged components. The growing partnership reflects HAL’s increasing role in global aerospace supply chains and reinforces India’s position as a key player in precision manufacturing for aviation.
Safran is a global high-technology group specializing in aviation, defense, and space. With 92,000 employees and €23.2 billion in revenue (2023), Safran leads in multiple aerospace domains. Through CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace, it is the world’s largest supplier of engines for single-aisle commercial jets.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is a premier aerospace company headquartered in Bangalore. Established in 1940, HAL has expanded across 20 production divisions and 11 research centers, contributing to aircraft, helicopters, engines, avionics, and space vehicle manufacturing.
