Safran Aircraft Engines, a global leader in aircraft engine design and manufacturing, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL), a Bengaluru-based aerospace precision products manufacturer and part of the Raymond Group. The agreement, announced at the Paris Air Show 2025 in Le Bourget, will support the production ramp-up of the CFM LEAP engine used in commercial single-aisle jets.
The MoU was formalized by Dominique Dupuy, Vice President of Purchasing at Safran Aircraft Engines, and Gautam Maini, Managing Director of MPPL, in the presence of Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania. The five-year agreement extends a longstanding collaboration between the two companies, expanding MPPL’s role in manufacturing machined assemblies for LEAP engine combustors.
“For 25 years, we have partnered with MPPL in the machining of CFM56 and LEAP parts,” said Dominique Dupuy. “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 been a trusted supplier of turbine vanes, forged and machined metallic products for Safran and was the French aerospace major’s first Indian aerospace partner. The company is known for its critical component manufacturing for N2, N3, and N4 engine parts, and has established itself as a preferred vendor for global aerospace companies.
This agreement reinforces India’s growing role in the global aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and aligns with the broader Make in India initiative, aiming to boost domestic capabilities in high-tech defense and aviation sectors. The collaboration is expected to further integrate Indian suppliers into international aviation programs, contributing to the reliability and scalability of one of the most advanced commercial aircraft engines in service today.
