Safran Aircraft Engines new MRO Shop will be the first one to maintain M88 modules out of France, marking a key milestone in our commitment to supporting M88 export customers especially the Indian Air Force.
National Defence Bureau,
New Delhi, 27 June 2025
The brand-new shop will have a capacity of 600+ modules per year and will generate up to 150 jobs by 2040 and will help meet the strong growth of M88 maintenance activities worldwide.
“We are delighted to select Hyderabad location as the first export maintenance facility dedicated to the M88,” said Christophe Bruneau, Executive Vice President, Military Engines at Safran Aircraft Engines.
“This project marks an important step in the development of Indian sovereignty in aerospace and defense, while demonstrating our commitment to developing a world-class MRO ecosystem for the benefit of all M88 operators.”
The new workshop will also benefit from synergies with other Safran production facilities and MRO workshops located in the region, in line with our commitment to develop a comprehensive commercial and military supply chain in India for aircraft engines.
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