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Safran Advances Aravalli Engine Model for AMCA MK‑2 as HAL Partnership Deepens

India and France deepen aviation ties as HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines, via SAFHAL JV, sign a contract to design, develop and produce the Aravalli engine for future military helicopters.

By Samachar Daily
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A camouflaged Indian Air Force helicopter in flight at Bengaluru air show.
Photo: Aseem Borkar

Safran is promoting its Aravalli model for the AMCA MK‑2 engine, underscoring a deepening partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines signed a contract through their 50:50 joint venture, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt Ltd, marking a major step in India‑France aviation cooperation.

The agreement tasks SAFHAL with the design, development, manufacture, supply and lifecycle support of the new Aravalli helicopter engine intended for India's future military rotorcraft fleet.

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