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PM Modi Shares Lighthearted Moment with Safran Chairman Who Claims to be "Made in India" at New Aviation Facility Inauguration
Nov 26, 2025 07:41 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated French aviation company Safran's new engine maintenance facility in Hyderabad, sharing a humorous moment with Chairman Ross McInnes who claimed to be "Made in India" due to his Indian birthplace. The facility will service 300 LEAP engines annually and create 1,000 skilled jobs, reinforcing India's position as a growing aviation hub and trusted investment destination.
India's Rs 65,400 Crore Investment in Indigenous Fighter Jet Engines by 2035: Strengthening Defense Self-Reliance
Oct 18, 2025 02:46 am CST
India plans to invest Rs 65,400 crore in fighter jet engines through 2035, requiring approximately 1,100 engines for various aircraft programs. Led by S.V. Ramana Murthy of the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, the country is seeking international partnerships with companies like Safran, Rolls-Royce, and General Electric to develop engines for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft while working to create an indigenous fighter engine ecosystem.