Safran, Uni Tritech Ink LEAP Components MoU

Paris, France – Safran Aircraft Engines, a world leader in aircraft propulsion systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uni Tritech Pvt Ltd, a Neterwala Group company, to manufacture components for the CFM LEAP engine program. This collaboration marks a major milestone in strengthening Safran Aircraft Engines’ supply chain and advancing India’s capabilities in high-precision aerospace manufacturing.

Under this agreement, Uni Tritech will start production of aluminum investment cast parts for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines at its facility in Dharwad, Karnataka (India). The components will be cast, precisely machined, and receive specialized treatments in India, in accordance with the strict quality, safety, and certification standards required for new-generation commercial aircraft engines.

The LEAP engine powers the world’s most advanced single-aisle commercial aircraft and sets a benchmark for fuel efficiency, performance, and durability. This partnership is fully aligned with Safran Aircraft Engines’ strategy to build a resilient and diversified global supply chain, while further consolidating India’s role as a key aerospace manufacturing hub.

The collaboration will leverage Uni Tritech’s advanced foundry technologies, precision machining, and proprietary metallurgical processes, to deliver products meeting the highest standards of performance, durability, and reliability.

LEAP engines are a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Safran Aircraft Engines (France) and GE Aerospace (United States of America).

Leadership Commentary

“This partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines marks a defining milestone for Uni Tritech and the Neterwala Group. It highlights our expertise in advanced metallurgy and precision engineering, as well as our commitment to supporting global aerospace programs. By manufacturing critical LEAP engine components in India, we are proud to contribute to the growth of a globally competitive aerospace ecosystem,” said Kuldeep Bhan, Group President – Global Metallurgy Business, Neterwala Group.

"Our collaboration with Uni Tritech, Safran Aircraft Engines’ first aluminum foundry partner in India, marks an important step in strengthening the resilience and diversity of our global supply chain. This initiative also highlights India’s expanding role as a key aerospace manufacturing hub, as we work together to supply high-precision components and support the fast-growing ramp-up of the LEAP engine program with the highest industry standards,” stated Dominique Dupuy, Vice President, Purchasing, Safran Aircraft Engines.

Strengthening Global Aerospace Collaboration

This agreement highlights the growing alignment between global aerospace industry leaders and Indian manufacturers. It reflects a shared vision to foster innovation, accelerate skills development, and build long-term industrial partnerships to support the future of aviation.

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