HAL, Safran Sign Final Contract For Aravalli Helicopter Engine
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HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a final contract through their joint venture, SAFHAL, to develop the 3,500-4,000 shp Aravalli helicopter engine. The engine will power HAL's upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter and its naval variant.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed the final contract with their joint venture, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL), for the development of a new-generation helicopter engine.
The 3,500-4,000 shaft horsepower (shp) engine, named Aravalli, will power HAL's upcoming 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval version, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH).
As the news broke out, HAL shares gained 0.14% on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). At 11:33 AM on Wednesday, the stock was trading at ₹4,907.20 apiece.
Aravalli Engine To Support India’s Future Helicopter Fleet
The contract covers the design, development, manufacturing and supply of the engine, along with its lifecycle support. The programme is aimed at developing an indigenous propulsion system for India's future medium-lift helicopter platforms.
The agreement was signed by Ajay Kumar Shrivastava, Director, Engineering, Research & Development, HAL, and Olivier Savin, Director, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines and Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Safran Helicopter Engines.
HAL Chairman and Managing Director Ravi K and Safran Helicopter Engines CEO Cedric Goubet were also present at the signing ceremony.
The engine has been named after the Aravalli mountain range. HAL said the programme is an important step towards building domestic capabilities in critical aerospace propulsion technology.
HAL, Safran Deepen Long-Standing Partnership
SAFHAL is a joint venture between HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines SAS. The company will combine the technical capabilities of both partners for the development and production of the new turboshaft engine.
The programme will cover engine design, manufacturing, testing and product support. It is also expected to bring newer aerospace technologies and manufacturing capabilities to the domestic industry.
Ravi K said the project would help strengthen India's efforts to become more self-reliant in aero-engine technology. He added that the engine would support the IMRH and DBMRH programmes while contributing to the wider aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.
Goubet said the Aravalli programme marks a new phase in the company's partnership with HAL. He noted that this is the first time Safran Helicopter Engines is jointly developing an engine in this power class.
The two companies have worked together for several decades. Safran engines have powered HAL's Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, while the Shakti engine family is used in the Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Combat Helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter.
The Aravalli programme takes that partnership into a new segment, with the engine being developed for India's medium-lift rotorcraft requirements and potentially for global markets.
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