Tata, GE join hands to manufacture jet engine components

MUMBAI: The Tata Group and General Electric have entered into a partnership to manufacture components for engine-maker CFM International in India, the two companies said in a statement.

Under the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, a unit of Tata Group, and GE Aviation will together handle manufacturing, assembling, integration and testing of the aircraft components.

The parts, manufactured for CFM’s LEAP engine, will be used for GE’s global supply chain. CFM is an equal joint venture between GE and Safran SA of France.


The steel-to-software conglomerate and GE will also pursue military engine and aircraft system opportunities in India, the companies added.

“We look forward to working with GE to build more expertise and strengthen India’s defence-manufacturing capabilities,” said N Chandrasekaran, chairman at Tata Sons.

A new Centre of Excellence will be established to help develop a robust ecosystem for aircraft engine manufacturing in India and build related capabilities.