Modi Inaugurates Safran Aircraft Engine MRO Facility

Hyderabad, India – Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated a major maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for aircraft engines on Wednesday, marking a significant step in bolstering India's aviation sector. The facility, established by French aerospace company Safran in Hyderabad, focuses on servicing LEAP engines used in commercial aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu attended the event in person and highlighted the project's potential to position India as a global aviation hub.

The Safran Aircraft Engine Services India facility represents a 200 million investment and spans 45,000 square meters. It is set to become operational in early 2026, with an initial capacity to handle 30 engine overhauls in its first year, scaling up to 60 the following year and 90 the year after. Once fully operational by 2035, it will support up to 300 engine visits annually, serving not only Indian airlines but also carriers across Asia and other regions. Safran Chief Executive Olivier Andriès described it as the world's largest LEAP engine MRO center during a media roundtable after the inauguration.