Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics (
The joint venture will be opened “in the coming months,” says Safran in a statement.
It will service the Safran TM333 and
Shakti powers
“With a fleet of over 1,000 engines, including 250 TM333 and 250 Shakti, India’s armed forces are one of the largest operators of the Safran-designed helicopter engines,” says Safran.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
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