Newsletter
Mahindra Aerostructures bagged an order from Airbus to build the main body of the H130 helicopter in India.
The deets: Mahindra Aerostructures makes parts for global aircraft makers and has been a trusted supplier to Airbus for years. This new order includes building the entire central frame of a helicopter.
The H130 fuselage is essentially the main body of the helicopter, the part that holds the cockpit, engine, and passengers. It’s a complex structure, and this is the first time Mahindra will fully manufacture and assemble it in India.
Why it matters: for Mahindra, this is a big leap as it moves the company up the value chain and cements its reputation as a serious player in advanced aerospace manufacturing.
Big picture: with $1.4 billion in annual procurement from the country, Airbus’ ties with India reflect a broader trend of shifting high-value manufacturing to cost-efficient, skill-rich markets like India.
