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Pioneering aerospace innovation in India, for India and the world

For more than 40 years, GE Aerospace has been at the forefront of India’s aviation sector. From the first CF6-50C2 engines lifting an Air India Airbus in 1982 to the commissioning of the Indian Navy's INS Vikrant aircraft carrier powered by GE Aerospace's LM2500 engine in 2024, our journey in India showcases a commitment to innovation, local manufacturing, and global competitiveness.

We are proud to support Indian self-reliance by contributing to key military and commercial platforms.

A trusted partner to leading airlines, GE Aerospace has made significant contributions to India’s commercial aviation sector. Our CFM56 and LEAP engines, developed by CFM International^*, power the narrow-body fleets of airlines such as IndiGo and Air India.

We are proud to support critical Indian defense assets, including the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, equipped with our F404 and F414 engines.

Our long-standing partnerships with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Defense Research and Development Organisation, and its Aeronautical Development Agency are driving local advancements in defense technologies.

^{*CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.}

History

Milestones in our journey in India

2024

The Indian Navy added the first INS Vikrant aircraft carrier powered by GE Aerospace's LM2500 engine to its fleet.

2024

GE Aerospace launched as an independent company.

2023

Received Air India order for over 800 GE and CFM engines to support its future growth.

2023

GEnx engines powered the first wide-body aircraft to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel on a long-haul route to India.

2023

Opened new component manufacturing line at the MMF Pune facility.

2022

Signed $1 billion manufacturing agreement with Tata Group for CFM LEAP engine parts.

2021

Received order from HAL for 99 F404 engines for the LCA Mk1A Tejas aircraft.

2021

IndiGo selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its fleet of 310 new Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR aircraft.

^{*CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines}

2019

IndiGo ordered CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 280 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

^{*CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines}

2018

Partnered with Tata Group to establish a Centre of Excellence for manufacturing commercial engine parts.

2017

Began collaboration with Tata Group to manufacture LEAP engine components.

2016

Introduced the LEAP engine for IndiGo and SpiceJet.

2015

Inaugurated Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune.

2011

Established maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the GE90 engine with Air India.

2006

Received order from HAL for 24 F404-GE-IN20 engines for LCA Mk1.

2000

Established the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru.

1999

Bengaluru-based GE Aerospace engineers started supporting the company's global projects.

1989

Began a long association with the Indian Air Force through our F404-F2J3 engines powering their LCA.

1987

Established an assembly line for our LM2500 marine engine, in association with HAL. Today, this engine powers India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, the Vikrant.

1986

Partnered with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to support the development of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) with F404 engines.

1982

Installed the first CF6-50C2 engine on an Air India Airbus aircraft.

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Our Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Pune plays a crucial role in manufacturing key aerospace components, supporting not only India’s defense and commercial sectors but also global aviation supply chains. Our relationships with Indian suppliers, combined with our world-class local facilities and global reach, continue to shape India’s aerospace ecosystem.

With a foundation built over decades and anchored in strong partnerships, GE Aerospace remains committed to making in India, for India and the world.