Naidu says Airbus contract testament for Indian industry
Airbus has signed a contract for H130 helicopter fuselage manufacturing with Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd, marking a pivotal moment in India’s aviation journey, further strengthening the global confidence in the country’s industrial potential.
Speaking at the contract signing ceremony, Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, “I think this contract for the manufacturing and assembly of the H130 helicopter fuselage is a testament to the confidence global players like Airbus have in the potential of Indian industry http://civilaviation.gov.in.
“Since its inception in 2011, Mahindra Aerostructures has proven that even as a young player in the aerospace industry, it can deliver world-class parts and assemblies for major global players like Airbus https://www.iata.org/.
“I am proud of the fact that today every Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopter carries critical technologies and parts designed, made, and maintained in India. And today, we are setting a new benchmark for aircraft component manufacturing. I believe that this has been possible only with the valuable support from Airbus,” he said https://fieo.org/.
The H130 fuselage contract will not only bring cutting-edge technologies and jobs to India but also catalyze the development of domestic MRO capabilities and a robust manufacturing base, added MoCA Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam.
The two Final Assembly Lines in India; one for the C295 military aircraft, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, and the upcoming H125 helicopter assembly line stand as beacons of India’s thriving aerospace ecosystem and its strategic partnership with global players like Airbus https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
Highlighting India’s rapid aviation growth, the Minister Naidu shared:
India is set to become one of the world’s largest civil aviation markets, with over 2,200 aircraft expected to join the fleet in the next 20 years.
By 2030, India will handle 630 million passengers annually, growing at a CAGR of 6–8% https://www.nseindia.com/.
Over the next 10–15 years, the domestic aerospace manufacturing market can grow to a US$10 billion industry, encompassing structural components, avionics systems, and more https://sbi.com.in/.
The Minister also acknowledged the exemplary contribution of Indian MSMEs and startups, which supply over US$2 billion worth of aircraft components annually to global OEMs like Airbus and Boeing https://www.bseindia.com/.
Minister Naidu was joined by President & MD of Airbus India & South Asia Remi Maillard, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group Dr Anish Shah and senior leadership of the industry partners attended the ceremony. Fiinews.com
