Relevance: GS-3 (Infrastructure, Aviation Sector, Make in India) • Source: Business Standard, PIB
The Prime Minister inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India, a major Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad. The French aerospace firm Safran has invested over ₹1,200 crore, making it one of the largest foreign investments in India’s civil aviation services sector.
2. About the Facility
Dedicated to servicing LEAP(Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion) engines, widely used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX fleets.
Planned capacity: over 300 engine shop visits annually.
Built with high-technology testing, repair bays, and component overhauling systems.
Will employ 1,000+ skilled technicians and engineers at full scale.
Aligned with India’s vision to become a global aviation MRO hub.
3. Significance for India
| Benefit Area | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Reduced MRO imports | Currently, most engines are serviced abroad → high forex outflow. |
| Boost to Make in India | Strengthens domestic aerospace manufacturing and repair ecosystem. |
| Skill development | Creates specialised jobs in high-precision aviation engineering. |
| Strategic autonomy | Enhances India’s ability to maintain and support growing civil fleets. |
| Regional aviation hub | Positions Hyderabad as a major MRO centre in Asia. |
UPSC Prelims Practice Question
Q. The newly inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services facility in Hyderabad is primarily associated with:
(a) Aircraft manufacturing
(b) Engine MRO services
(c) Drone assembly
(d) Aviation fuel testing
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