HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines join hands to boost India’s aero-engine ecosystem India’s leading aviation company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines, the French global leader in aero engine design, development and manufacturing, signed today a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) announcing their intent to develop industrial cooperation in forging parts’ manufacturing for commercial engines. This MoU is a significant step towards strengthening the long-term partnership between HAL and Safran Aircraft Engines, which dates back to 1960s when HAL started manufacturing the Artouste engine for Chetak helicopters under license from Safran. Since then, the two companies have collaborated on various projects, such as the Shakti engine for Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), the M53 engine for Mirage 2000 fighters, and the M88 engine for Rafale jets. Under the terms of the MoU, HAL will produce LEAP engine parts for Safran Ai...