Safran landing systems takes Maini Precision products on Board for A350 programs

Safran Landing Systems (formerly Messier-Bugatti-Dowty), world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, has entered into a long-term agreement with Maini Precision for the supply of build-to-print component for various programs. This agreement entitles Maini Precision to become the strategic member of Safran Landing Systems sub-tier supply chain. Maini Precision will commence work for the A350 Airbus Aircraft Program for a period of five years.

The agreement was signed between Mr. Alain Frehring, Executive VP Purchasing at Safran Landing Systems, and Mr Gautam Maini, Executive Director – Maini Group at Maini Precision Products Ltd. facility in Bommasandra, Bengaluru. Present on the occasion were Mr. Alain Dufils from Safran Landing Systems and Mr. Naresh Palta – CEO (A & D), from Maini group.

Mr. Alain Frehring, Executive VP Purchasing – Safran Landing Systems said that “Maini Precision Products has constantly proven its capabilities with consistent performance for our sister company Safran Aircraft Engines. This was one of the key factors for us in deciding to start the relationship and awarding the contract to support Landing Gear parts for the A350 program.”

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Gautam Maini said, “Safran Landing Systems is the world’s largest manufacturer of Landing Gears and this Agreement marks a significant milestone in our Aerospace manufacture and we look to continue our growth with Safran Group”
Mr. Naresh Palta added, “It is a momentous step for the Maini group to move into the Landing Gear segment with Safran, having won their confidence through quality, delivery and strong production systems on engine programs.

About Safran Landing Systems:

Safran is a leading international high-technology group with three core businesses: Aerospace (propulsion and equipment), Defence and Security. Operating worldwide, the Group has 70,000 employees and generated sales of 17.4 billion euros in 2015. Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC40 index, as well as the Euro Stoxx 50 European index.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. As a trusted partner to 30 major commercial, military, business and regional aircraft manufacturers, the company supports more than 25,000 aircraft making over 40,000 landings a day.

About Maini Group

Founded in 1973 by Dr. S. K. Maini, Maini group is a diversified group of three companies with a history of more than four decades of Innovation, technology and sustainability. The group caters to multiple segments like Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, Material Handling and Warehousing Solutions. Maini Group designed and manufactured India’s First electric car: the Reva. Maini Precision Products Ltd (MPP) is the flagship company of Maini Group. Today, MPP is a One-Stop-Shop with high-end machining and assembly facilities catering to a global clientele. Building up on the strong foundation of 3 Decades of Automotive experience, in 2005, MPP made its first foray into aerospace.

MPP Aerospace Division started exporting machined high precision fuel line components to Safran Aircraft Engines then known as Snecma, France for its commercial aircraft engines. Continuing the efforts over last 10 years, MPP Aerospace has developed strong build-to-print learning with global OEMs and Tier-1’s, like Safran Aircraft Engines, Eaton,  Magellan, Marshall Aerospace, Dassault Aviation, Rockwell Collins, Woodward etc.

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