Delhi, April 9<\/p>\n
In a landmark event, Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, today chaired the signing ceremony for the H130 helicopter fuselage manufacturing contract between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd. The event, held at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was graced by the presence of Secretary Civil Aviation Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, President & MD of Airbus India & South Asia Mr Remi Maillard, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group Dr Anish Shah and senior leadership of the industry partners.<\/p>\n
This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in India\u2019s aviation journey, further strengthening the global confidence in the country\u2019s industrial potential. The partnership between Mahindra Aerostructures and Airbus underscores India\u2019s progress in the aviation sector and our steadfast commitment to the \u2018Make in India\u2019 and \u2018Atmanirbhar Bharat\u2019 initiatives spearheaded by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.<\/p>\n
In his address, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu stated, \u201cI 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. 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. As the Civil Aviation Minister, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlighting India\u2019s rapid aviation growth, the Minister shared:<\/p>\n
India is set to become one of the world\u2019s largest civil aviation markets, with over 2,200 aircraft expected to join the fleet in the next 20 years.
\nBy 2030, India will handle 630 million passengers annually, growing at a CAGR of 6\u20138%.
\nOver the next 10\u201315 years, the domestic aerospace manufacturing market can grow to a $10 billion industry, encompassing structural components, avionics systems, and more.
\nThe Minister also acknowledged the exemplary contribution of Indian MSMEs and startups, which supply over $2 billion worth of aircraft components annually to global OEMs like Airbus and Boeing.<\/p>\n
The event builds on the momentum from a February 2025 meeting chaired by the minister, focusing on accelerating aircraft component manufacturing in India. Attended by senior officials, industry leaders, and experts, the meeting aimed to chart a unified roadmap for bolstering domestic production and enhancing global competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Secretary, MoCA, Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam in his address emphasized how 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.<\/p>\n
The two Final Assembly Lines in India; one for the C295 military aircraft, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Mr. Pedro S\u00e1nchez, and the upcoming H125 helicopter assembly line stand as beacons of India\u2019s thriving aerospace ecosystem and its strategic partnership with global players like Airbus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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