Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of turbine ring forgings in superalloys for the CFM LEAP engine programme. Under the agreement, HAL will manufacture near-net shape ring forgings for the LEAP engine at its state-of-the-art Ring Rolling facility at HAL's Foundry & Forge Division in Bengaluru. These superalloy ring forgings are used in elevated-temperature applications of the rotating section of the aero-engine and are critical to engine performance and reliability.

The contract was signed by Mr. Praveen B, General Manager, Foundry & Forge Division, HAL, and Mr. Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President – Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines, in the presence of Mr. Ravi K, Chairman & Managing Director, HAL, and Mr. Jayakrishnan S, CEO (Bangalore Complex), HAL, at the Farnborough International Airshow today.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravi K, Chairman & Managing Director, HAL, said, "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. By contributing to the LEAP engine programme, we are expanding our footprint in the international civil aerospace market and demonstrating our ability to manufacture complex aero-engine components to global standards. This partnership with Safran represents not only a significant business opportunity but also an important step towards developing advanced manufacturing technologies and capabilities that will support future aero-engine programmes in India."

Mr. Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President – Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines said, "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."

This multi-year contract marks a significant milestone for the partnership between HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines.