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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility in Hyderabad, which will be operational in 2026. With an initial investment of INR 1,300 crore, the facility is designed to service LEAP engines used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. It will employ over 1,000 skilled Indian technicians and engineers and handle up to 300 engines annually. The initiative aims to strengthen India's indigenous MRO capabilities, reduce foreign exchange outflows, support the rapidly growing aviation sector, and position the country as a global aviation hub.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP engines that power commercial aircraft. Located in Hyderabad, the facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will significantly enhance India's capabilities in the fast-growing civil aviation sector. Advertisement
The SAESI facility has been established with an initial investment of INR 1,300 crore and is specifically designed for LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion) engines, which are used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX narrow-body aircraft. These engines are produced by CFM International, an equal joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace.
India has become one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets globally, with domestic carriers having placed orders for over 1,500 aircraft to meet rising passenger demand. The Hyderabad facility is designed to service up to 300 LEAP engines annually and is expected to employ more than 1,000 highly skilled Indian technicians and engineers once full operational capacity is achieved by 2035.
Developing indigenous MRO capabilities is expected to reduce foreign exchange outflows by minimizing reliance on overseas engine maintenance services. It will also generate high-value employment, strengthen the aviation supply chain, and position India as a global hub for aircraft maintenance, according to the Prime Minister's Office. The facility reflects a step forward in combining international expertise with local technical talent to support India's growing aviation ecosystem.
Source PTI
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