French aerospace major Safran to expand operations in Telangana

Safran announces plans to establish a new entity - Safran Aircraft Engine Services India; facility to focus on maintenance and overhaul of Rafale fighter jet engines

Hyderabad: French aerospace major Safran is expanding its operations in Telangana with a major investment in Hyderabad. It has already established two world-class production facilities in Hyderabad and the company is set to expand further.

At a meeting with Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Safran’s General Manager Pierre Fernandez announced plans to establish a new entity – Safran Aircraft Engine Services India. This facility would focus on the maintenance and overhaul of Rafale fighter jet engines, specifically the M88 engines. The initiative is expected to create approximately 150 new jobs by the end of 2026, with the potential to add another 750 positions in subsequent phases.

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Safran’s Hyderabad operations were poised to become a central hub for the production and export of critical components for Rafale engines. This expansion underscores Safran’s strategic focus on India and its commitment to contributing to the country’s aerospace and defense capabilities, he said.