Safran Aircraft Engines Partners with Uni Tritech to Manufacture LEAP Engine Components in India!
Safran Aircraft Engines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Uni Tritech Private Limited to manufacture critical components for the LEAP engine programme in India. The agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities while enhancing the resilience and diversification of global supply chains.
Under the partnership, Uni Tritech will produce aluminium investment cast components for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines at its facility in Dharwad. The scope includes end-to-end manufacturing processes such as casting, precision machining, and specialised surface treatments, all executed domestically in compliance with stringent global aerospace standards for quality, safety, and certification.
The LEAP engine, developed by CFM International—a joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace—is widely used in next-generation single-aisle commercial aircraft. Known for its superior fuel efficiency, durability, and performance, the LEAP programme represents one of the most advanced engine platforms in global aviation today. By localising the production of key components, the collaboration supports increasing demand while reducing reliance on geographically concentrated supply chains.
This initiative aligns with Safran’s broader strategy to expand and diversify its supplier base globally, while positioning India as a strategic hub for high-value aerospace manufacturing. It also reflects the growing confidence of global OEMs in India’s ability to deliver precision-engineered components that meet international standards.
For Uni Tritech, the partnership represents a major milestone, leveraging its expertise in advanced foundry operations, metallurgical processes, and precision machining. The company’s capabilities will play a critical role in delivering complex components required for high-performance aerospace applications, further strengthening India’s footprint in the global aviation ecosystem.
The collaboration is also expected to contribute to the localisation of advanced manufacturing, enabling technology transfer, skill development, and the creation of high-value jobs in the region. As India continues to invest in aerospace infrastructure and capabilities, such partnerships are key to building a robust and globally competitive industrial base.
Industry leaders have highlighted that this agreement underscores India’s increasing importance in the aerospace supply chain, particularly as global demand for next-generation aircraft continues to rise. By combining Safran’s technological expertise with Uni Tritech’s manufacturing strengths, the partnership is poised to support the growing production requirements of the LEAP engine programme.
Overall, the MoU reflects a broader trend of collaboration between global aerospace companies and Indian manufacturers, aimed at driving innovation, enhancing technical capabilities, and supporting long-term industrial growth. It reinforces India’s emergence as a key player in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing on the global stage.
