HAL and Safran sign long-term deal for LEAP engine turbine forgings
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of superalloy turbine ring forgings for the
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme. Under the contract, HAL will manufacture near-net shape ring forgings at its advanced Ring Rolling facility at the Foundry and Forge Division in Bengaluru. These components are used in the high-temperature rotating section of LEAP aero engines and are critical to engine performance and reliability.
Read Full Story The agreement was signed by Praveen B, General Manager of HAL's Foundry & Forge Division, and Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President (Purchasing), Safran Aircraft Engines, at the Farnborough International Airshow in the presence of HAL Chairman and Managing Director Ravi K and Bangalore Complex CEO Jayakrishnan S. Ravi K said the agreement reflected the growing confidence of global aerospace manufacturers in HAL's technological and manufacturing capabilities.
He said HAL's participation in the LEAP engine programme would strengthen its presence in the global civil aerospace market while supporting the development of advanced manufacturing capabilities for future aero-engine programmes in India. Dupuy said the partnership aligns with Safran's strategy of building a locally integrated supply chain as it scales up LEAP engine production to meet rising global demand.
The multi-year contract marks a significant expansion of the long-standing partnership between HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines. Ends
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