Godrej Aerospace eyes share of GE 414 engine manufacturing, supply chain

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Against the backdrop of a booming aircraft order book, Godrej Aerospace, the commercial arm of Godrej and Boyce, will monitor the supply chain responsible for aircraft engine maintenance, said Manik Bahrammaddin, associate vice president and head of business at the company. Business Standard during the factory visit on Monday.

“Civil aviation is a big part. A lot of ecosystems are needed for these 1,000 aircraft to come. With at least two engines per aircraft, about 2,000 engines will come to India. These engines will need to be maintained and taken care of over a 20- 25. It is a huge opportunity for the ecosystem to work on maintaining these engines, and we will be in the supply chain for these requirements.”

Indian airlines such as Indigo and Air India recently placed orders for 500 and 470 aircraft respectively.

Reuters news agency reports that Godrej Aerospace is also looking to be part of the supply chain to manufacture the GE 414 engines, which will power India’s next generation of indigenous fighter jets.

“We are already in military engines and this experience will help us to make offers to manufacture some units for commercial aircraft (engines) as well,” Bahramkameddin added.

According to media reports, the company received an order for eight units of the DRDO turbocharged engine in February.

The company works for major companies such as Rolls-Royce, Safran and others to manufacture engine components. It is also associated with organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE).

“It has provided the company with critical components for the Chandrayaan 3 mission,” the company said.

The company plans to invest Rs 250 crore for a facility in Khalapur for manufacturing, assembly as well as integration facilities.

“We will move to a new site that is four times larger with an area of ​​80,000 square feet and better infrastructure,” Bahramkameddin added.