Defence Minister Inaugurates HAL-Safran JV for Helicopter Engines

Defence Minister Inaugurates HAL-Safran JV for Helicopter Engines

Bengaluru.The Defence Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar inaugurated Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt. Limited (HE-MRO), a Joint Venture of HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines (SafranHE), France at North Goa yesterday. The JV will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for Safran TM333 2B2 and HAL Shakti engines installed on HAL-built helicopters operated by the Defence Services.
 
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Parrikar said this is a step towards creating employment opportunities with corresponding boost to the economic activities in Goa. “This is the right place for MRO activities related to helicopter engines. 
 
Mr. Laxmikant Parsekar, Chief Minister of Goa, Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, Mr. Bruno Even, CEO Safran Helicopter Engines and other senior officials were present on the occasion.
 
Mr Raju said the JV reflects about synergy of the expertise from HAL and SafranHE in the field of ROH of Safran family of engines.  The MRO Centre plans to progressively support engines of International Operators and other engines as mutually agreed between the partners.

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