# Safran and HAL sign contract with SAFHAL to develop Aravalli turboshaft engine

Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract on August 26, 2026, with their joint venture SAFHAL Helicopter Engines to develop the Aravalli turboshaft engine. The contract names Safran, HAL, and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines as parties.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-08-26
- Status: announced
- Products: Aravalli turboshaft engine
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (partner)
- [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited](https://endata.com/companies/15910.md) (partner)
- [SAFHAL Helicopter Engines](https://endata.com/companies/94074.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [avi-go.com](https://avi-go.com/news/articles/f5304075347e27dcbb555f28af7542c0), 2026-08-27: "Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract on August 26 with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines, the joint venture between the two companies, to develop the Aravalli turboshaft engine."

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