Mahindra Aerostructures bags Airbus Deal to Build H130 Helicopter Fuselage

Mahindra Aerostructures Private Limited. (MASPL), a division of the Mahindra Group, has obtained a contract from Airbus Helicopters to produce and assemble the main fuselage for the H130 helicopter in India, signaling Mahindra’s shift from providing smaller parts to creating more intricate aerostructures.

As per the company's announcement, manufacturing starts right away, with the initial delivery anticipated by March 2027. These will be sent to Airbus Helicopters' facilities in Europe.

“We are delighted to deepen our longstanding partnership with Airbus through this pivotal aerostructures contract.It is an honour for us to build on our proven track record with Airbus, harness our industrial process excellence, and embark on this new initiative. This collaboration highlights our commitment to supporting the Government of India's flagship 'Make in India' programme,” said Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group.

This collaboration represents an enhancement of the partnership between Mahindra and Airbus. Mahindra currently supplies a range of components and sub-assemblies for Airbus' commercial aircraft programs.

“We have a strategic plan for India and we are implementing it to develop a holistic aerospace ecosystem across all dimensions: assembly, manufacturing, engineering, innovation, digital and training. The H130 fuselage manufacturing contract underscores Airbus’ confidence in the growing industrial excellence of the Indian supply chain, which offers the right mix of competencies and competitiveness. We are glad to extend this bond with India through our latest association with our partner Mahindra Aerostructures," said Rémi Maillard, president and managing director, Airbus in India and South Asia.

The H130 helicopter is intended for multiple uses, such as passenger transport, tourism, private and business aviation, medical airlift, and surveillance operations. The plane can hold a pilot and as many as seven passengers in its spacious cabin.