SAFRAN AND PTC INDUSTRIES SIGN CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CASTING PARTS FOR THE LEAP ENGINE POWERING SINGLE-AISLE JET

Indian-based PTC Industries and Safran Aircraft Engines, the French global leader in aero engine design, development and manufacturing, announced a multi-year contract to develop industrial cooperation for LEAP engines casting parts. Safran Aircraft Engines’ ambition is to develop a comprehensive aero engines ecosystem in India, strengthening its global supply-chain built for the LEAP production ramp-up.

Based in Lucknow, PTC Industries has a long-standing expertise in advanced casting processes, as well as precision machining. The first titanium casting parts for LEAP engines are scheduled to be delivered early in 2024 for the LEAP engine powering single-aisle jet.

Safran Aircraft Engines, alongside with other Safran companies, has a strong footprint in India with five production facilities in the country (between Hyderabad, Bangalore and Goa), which will be completed by a sixth site in Hyderabad dedicated to the LEAP MRO activities by 2025. The country is the third largest operator of the LEAP engine in the world, with 75% of Indian commercial aircraft being equipped with CFM’s advanced turbofan. To date, more than 2,200 LEAP engines are ordered by Indian airlines.