Mumbai: Godrej Enterprises Group’s (GEG) Aerospace business September 12 announced that it has entered a contract with Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-class commercial and military engine manufacturer. Under the five-year agreement, Godrej will develop Titanium material-based complex ventilation assemblies for LEAP engines, one of the best-selling commercial aircraft engines in the world.
The LEAP engines, developed by CFM International – a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, are powering next-generation narrow-body aircraft. This milestone reinforces Godrej’s commitment to advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities and aligns with its vision to become a key supplier to global aircraft engine OEMs. The production will involve complex machining, precision welding, and advanced non-destructive testing to meet the stringent standards of civil aviation.
The complex ventilation assemblies, located within the main turbine shaft of the engine require advanced manufacturing precision and stringent quality standards. With this order, Godrej Enterprises Group strengthens its longstanding partnership with Safran and expands its role in supporting global aero-engine programs.
Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Aerospace business, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “This contract is a testament to Godrej’s world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and also a strong endorsement of India’s growing role in the global aerospace ecosystem. By producing such highly complex components right here in India, we are advancing the vision of Make in India, for the world. Our partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines reflects our shared commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation at a global scale.”
Dominique Dupuy, Sr. Vice President – Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines, said, “With this new mandate on the LEAP programme, we are reinforcing a trusted partnership that aligns with Safran Aircraft Engine’s strategy of building a robust and diversified global supply chain. By expanding this long-standing partnership with Godrej Enterprises Group, we are supporting the LEAP programme and advancing Safran’s vision of fostering long-term industrial ties with India as a strategic hub in the global aerospace ecosystem.”
Aerospace business of Godrej Enterprises Group has been a trusted partner in India’s aerospace ecosystem for over four decades, contributing to critical space and defence programs as well as commercial aviation. With this new contract, the company further consolidates its position as a major global supplier for high-precision aerospace components.
