(Reuters) - Steel-to-software conglomerate Tata Group and General Electric Co (GE) entered into a partnership in November to manufacture components for engine-maker CFM International in India, the two companies said in a statement on Thursday.
The parts, manufactured for CFM's LEAP engine, will be used for GE's global supply chain, the companies said.
Under the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, a unit of Tata, and GE Aviation will together handle manufacturing, assembling, integration and testing of the aircraft components. (https://bsmedia.business-standard.combit.ly/2zbpGmc)
GE and Tata will also pursue military engine and aircraft system opportunities for India, the companies added.
CFM is a joint venture between GE and Safran SA of France.
(Reporting By Samantha Kareen Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
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