Mahindra to make main fuselage for Airbus chopper

New Delhi: In a boost to "Make in India" for aviation ecosystem, Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to Mahindra Aerostructures (MASPL), as an additional source, to manufacture the main fuselage of H125 helicopter. According to contract, industrialisation will begin immediately at the MASPL facility in Bengaluru, with the first fuselage delivery targeted for 2027. The work package follows the awarding of H130 helicopter's fuselage manufacturing to MASPL in April 2025.

Jurgen Westermeier, president and MD of Airbus in India and South Asia, said: "This new contract with Mahindra Aerostructures is a testament to strong capabilities of our partners in India and our shared vision for the country's aerospace sector. This H125 work package, along with our H130 partnership and under-construction H125 FAL, demonstrates our confidence in India as a critical hub for global aerospace manufacturing. "

Anish Shah, group CEO and MD of Mahindra Group, said: "This contract strengthens our long-term partnership and reflects Mahindra Group and Airbus' role in building India's aerospace ecosystem."



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