Godrej Enterprises Secures Five-Year Contract to Build Critical LEAP Engine Components for Safran

Mumbai, September 14, 2025 – Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has announced that it has won a five-year contract from Safran Aircraft Engines to manufacture critical components for the LEAP engine, one of the world’s most advanced aircraft propulsion systems developed by CFM International, the joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran.

Under the agreement, GEG will produce titanium-based complex ventilation assemblies, a highly demanding component category that requires complex machining, precision welding, and advanced non-destructive testing to meet the stringent global civil aviation standards.

“This contract is 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,” said Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice President and Business Head for the aerospace division of Godrej Enterprises Group.

Dominique Dupuy, Senior Vice President for Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, added: “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.”

Key Highlights

• Titanium Components: The assemblies are designed to endure extreme thermal, pressure, and vibration conditions inside modern jet engines.

• High Standards: Production will comply with aviation-grade certifications such as AS9100 and involve rigorous process validation and ultrasonic, radiographic, and eddy current testing.

• Make-in-India Push: The project aligns with India’s ambition to become a global aerospace manufacturing hub and reduce reliance on imports.

• Strengthened Partnership: The contract further deepens Safran’s collaboration with Indian companies, following its recent expansions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad for manufacturing and MRO services.

Global Context

The LEAP engine powers leading next-generation aircraft, including the Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and COMAC C919, and is known for delivering 15–20% better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and reduced noise compared to previous generations.

India’s aerospace industry has been steadily building expertise in titanium machining, additive manufacturing, forging, and precision assembly, with players such as HAL, Tata Advanced Systems, and Godrej Aerospace expanding global partnerships.

With this mandate, Godrej Enterprises Group consolidates its position as a key global supplier of high-precision aerospace components, while India takes another major step in becoming a trusted partner in the global aviation supply chain.