Safran Aircraft Engines, a prominent player in aircraft engine design and manufacturing, has entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL), a Bengaluru-based aerospace precision products manufacturer affiliated with the Raymond Group. This significant agreement was announced during the Paris Air Show 2025 in Le Bourget and aims to enhance the production capabilities for the CFM LEAP engine, which is integral to commercial single-aisle jets.
The formal signing of the MoU took place between Dominique Dupuy, Vice President of Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, and Gautam Maini, Managing Director of MPPL, in the presence of Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of the Raymond Group. This five-year agreement marks the expansion of a longstanding partnership between the two companies, allowing MPPL to increase its role in manufacturing machined assemblies specifically for the combustors of the LEAP engine.
Dominique Dupuy remarked on the enduring relationship, stating, “For 25 years, we have partnered with MPPL in the machining of CFM56 and LEAP parts. Today, we are renewing our trust in this reliable partner and expanding our collaboration to support the LEAP engine ramp-up and strengthen our footprint in India.”
MPPL has built a reputation as a reliable supplier of turbine vanes and both forged and machined metallic products for Safran. Notably, it was also the first Indian aerospace partner of the French aerospace giant. The company specializes in critical components for various engine parts, including N2, N3, and N4 engines, and has solidified its position as a preferred vendor for many global aerospace companies.
This new agreement underscores India’s increasing importance in the global aerospace manufacturing landscape and aligns with the broader Make in India initiative, which aims to enhance domestic capabilities in high-tech defense and aviation sectors. The collaboration is poised to better integrate Indian suppliers into international aviation programs, thereby contributing to the reliability and scalability of one of the most advanced engines in commercial aviation today.
