ENA Sectors 2025-11-27 15:14:14 <p><strong>Hyderabad, Nov 27 (KNN)</strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park in Hyderabad. </p> <p>The launch marks a significant boost to India's ambitions of becoming a global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub.</p> <p>Located in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the centre is Safrans largest MRO facility for Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) engines that power Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. </p> <p>It is also the first full-scale MRO operation set up in India by a global aircraft engine manufacturer.</p> <p>Built with an investment of around Rs 1,300 crore, the 45,000 sq m facility can service up to 300 engines annually and is expected to employ over 1,000 skilled technicians and engineers by 2035, reported ET. </p> <p>The centre is equipped with advanced systems for high-end engine maintenance.<br /> Safrans new facility will help establish India as a global MRO hub and create new opportunities for our youth, Modi said, adding that India is now among the worlds fastest-growing aviation markets.</p> <p>Safran also announced two defence-related investments linked to the Rafale programme, reinforcing its commitment to the Make in India initiative. </p> <p>CEO Olivier Andri&egrave;s said the new LEAP and M88 engine MRO centres and a joint venture with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) highlight Indias growing role in the companys global operations. </p> <p>Safran aims to triple its revenue in India to over EUR 3 billion by 2030 and increase local sourcing fivefold.</p> <p>The government has been working to build a domestic MRO ecosystem under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Nearly 85 per cent of Indias MRO work previously took place overseas, leading to higher costs and longer aircraft downtime. </p> <p>Modi reiterated that India views foreign investors as partners in its growth journey, inviting global companies to participate in the countrys expanding aviation sector.<br /> <em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></p> 44215 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/pm-modi-inaugurates-safrans-largest-aircraft-engine-mro-facility-in-hyderabad 2025-11-27 15:14:14 knnindia.co.in