In a milestone for India鈥檚 aerospace sector, Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu presided over the signing ceremony of the H130 helicopter fuselage manufacturing contract between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi today.
The agreement marks a defining moment in India鈥檚 civil aviation journey and reinforces the country鈥檚 emergence as a trusted global manufacturing hub.
Held at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the event witnessed the participation of key dignitaries, including Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, Airbus India & South Asia President Mr R茅mi Maillard, and Mahindra Group CEO Dr Anish Shah, along with other senior officials and industry leaders.
A New Chapter in Aviation Manufacturing
Describing the agreement as a testament to India鈥檚 growing industrial capability, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu noted:
鈥淢ahindra Aerostructures, though a relatively young player, has consistently delivered high-quality assemblies to global majors like Airbus. Today鈥檚 signing underscores how 鈥楳ake in India鈥� is no longer just a slogan鈥攊t is a global standard.鈥�
The contract will position India as a key contributor to Airbus鈥� global helicopter production, aligning with national goals of 鈥楢tmanirbhar Bharat鈥� and expanding domestic value chains in aviation.
Future-Ready Sectoral Growth
The Minister also spotlighted India's robust civil aviation trajectory:
India is poised to become one of the largest civil aviation markets, with over 2,200 aircraft expected in the next two decades.
By 2030, Indian airports will handle 630 million passengers annually.
The domestic aerospace manufacturing sector is projected to evolve into a $10 billion industry over the next 10鈥�15 years.
He praised Indian MSMEs and startups, which contribute over $2 billion annually in aerospace components to global OEMs like Airbus and Boeing.
Catalysing Industrial and Technological Momentum
The contract builds upon momentum from a high-level industry meeting in February 2025, convened by the Ministry to streamline and scale up aircraft component manufacturing in India.
Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam highlighted the strategic significance of the H130 project, which is set to bring high-end technologies, skilled jobs, and boost domestic MRO capabilities.
The project complements India鈥檚 two marquee Final Assembly Lines鈥攐ne for the C295 military aircraft in Gujarat, and another for the H125 helicopters, currently in the pipeline鈥攆urther positioning India as a major aerospace manufacturing and assembly hub.
This partnership between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures not only bolsters India鈥檚 aviation ambitions but also signals international confidence in India鈥檚 manufacturing excellence
In a milestone for India鈥檚 aerospace sector, Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu presided over the signing ceremony of the H130 helicopter fuselage manufacturing contract between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi today.
The agreement marks a defining moment in India鈥檚 civil aviation journey and reinforces the country鈥檚 emergence as a trusted global manufacturing hub.
Held at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the event witnessed the participation of key dignitaries, including Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, Airbus India & South Asia President Mr R茅mi Maillard, and Mahindra Group CEO Dr Anish Shah, along with other senior officials and industry leaders.
A New Chapter in Aviation Manufacturing
Describing the agreement as a testament to India鈥檚 growing industrial capability, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu noted:
鈥淢ahindra Aerostructures, though a relatively young player, has consistently delivered high-quality assemblies to global majors like Airbus. Today鈥檚 signing underscores how 鈥楳ake in India鈥� is no longer just a slogan鈥攊t is a global standard.鈥�
The contract will position India as a key contributor to Airbus鈥� global helicopter production, aligning with national goals of 鈥楢tmanirbhar Bharat鈥� and expanding domestic value chains in aviation.
Future-Ready Sectoral Growth
The Minister also spotlighted India's robust civil aviation trajectory:
India is poised to become one of the largest civil aviation markets, with over 2,200 aircraft expected in the next two decades.
By 2030, Indian airports will handle 630 million passengers annually.
The domestic aerospace manufacturing sector is projected to evolve into a $10 billion industry over the next 10鈥�15 years.
He praised Indian MSMEs and startups, which contribute over $2 billion annually in aerospace components to global OEMs like Airbus and Boeing.
Catalysing Industrial and Technological Momentum
The contract builds upon momentum from a high-level industry meeting in February 2025, convened by the Ministry to streamline and scale up aircraft component manufacturing in India.
Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam highlighted the strategic significance of the H130 project, which is set to bring high-end technologies, skilled jobs, and boost domestic MRO capabilities.
The project complements India鈥檚 two marquee Final Assembly Lines鈥攐ne for the C295 military aircraft in Gujarat, and another for the H125 helicopters, currently in the pipeline鈥攆urther positioning India as a major aerospace manufacturing and assembly hub.
This partnership between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures not only bolsters India鈥檚 aviation ambitions but also signals international confidence in India鈥檚 manufacturing excellence
