Modi Inaugurates Safran’s INR 1,300-Crore Aircraft Engine MRO Hub, Calls It a “New Flight” for India Aviation Growth

On November 26, 2025, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) in Hyderabad, a significant MRO facility for LEAP engines, aiming to enhance India’s aviation sector. The facility will employ over 1,000 engineers by 2035, reduce outsourcing, and bolster aerospace self-reliance aligning with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat strategy.