Safran to set up new MRO shop for Rafale’s M88 engine in Hyderabad.

Photo of M88 engine courtesy Safran website

 

Safran Aircraft Engines is setting up a new MRO shop in Hyderabad for the Rafale’s M88 engine

This site will be the first one outside France to maintain M88 modules, marking a key milestone in Safran’s commitment to support M88 export customers, especially the Indian Air Force. 

 

“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,” said Safran on Wednesday.

“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 defence, 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.