LUCKNOW: Taking city of Nawab on the map world of aviation, Lucknow based super critical component maker for aerospace, PTC Industries, will forge casting parts for French Safran’s LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion) engines, that will power single aisle jets such as European Airbus A320 neo, US Boeing 737 MAX and the Chinese COMAC C919.
On October 27, PTC industries and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAEs) entered into a multi-year contract to develop industrial cooperation for LEAP engines casting parts.
Speaking to TOI, Sachin Agarwal, the MD of PTC Industries, said that, “We are delighted to develop a new cooperation with one of the world-leading aircraft engine manufacturer. Our company will produce titanium-casting parts for SAEs used in single aisle jets. This is the first time any casting from India will be used in any civilian aircraft engine worldwide. The agreement reflects the commitment of both companies towards the Indian government's ‘Make in India’ policy.”
SAEs’ ambition is to develop a comprehensive aero engines ecosystem in India, strengthening its global supply-chain built for the LEAP production ramp-up.
“We have a long-standing expertise in advanced casting processes, as well as precision machining. Through this partnership, we are looking forward to leveraging our expertise in the casting process to support the ambitious production challenges of the LEAP program. The first titanium casting parts for LEAP engines are scheduled to be delivered early in 2024. Eventually after a few years, we expect our revenue to run into several millions of dollars, boosting Lucknow as well as the country's economy,” said Agarwal, whose company’ annual turnover is over Rs 200 crore.
The PTC industries is spread over 70,000 square meters along the Lucknow-Kanpur highway in Sarai Shahjadi. The company exports over 75% of its products to various countries across the world like Rolls Royce, Siemens, GE, Alstom, Metso, Emerson, amongst others.
Meanwhile, Dominique Dupuy, Vice President Purchasing, SAEs said, “Having PTC industries expanding our global supply chain is a major step forward for our company.”
SAEs, alongside with other Safran companies, has a strong footprint in India with five production facilities in the country (between Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Goa), which will be completed by a sixth site in Hyderabad dedicated to the LEAP MRO activities by 2025.
The country is the third largest operator of the LEAP engine in the world, with 75% of Indian commercial aircraft being equipped with CFM’s advanced turbofan.
To date, more than 2,200 LEAP engines are ordered by Indian airlines.
