In the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, a major cooperation was announced between Mahindra Aerostructure and Airbus for the construction of the main part (fuselage) of the H-130 helicopter in India on Wednesday. The main part of the Airbus H-130 helicopter will now be prepared in India under an important agreement between Mahindra aerostructures and Airbus. This partnership is a major step towards strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told the news agency IANS, “Airbus and Mahindra coming together is a great cooperation and a historic decision in the country’s aviation industry. ‘Mahindra’ is known as one of the top car makers in the country and one of the top technology veterans of the country. Come together is an important historical cooperation. “
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu further said that this step will strengthen the aviation manufacturing in the country. He said that we are fully prepared to support all the important players of this sector, so that they can create their new identity with their work globally. According to Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, currently a target has been set to make this $ 2 billion industry a $ 4 billion industry.
H-130 is a single engine helicopter used for passenger transport, tourism, private and commercial aviation. This huge cabin chopper has a seating arrangement of 7 passengers in addition to a pilot. The aircraft with large windscreen and wide windows provides excellent visibility. A assembly line has already been set up in India for H125 and C295 aircraft. In this episode, with the construction of the main part of H-130, the dream of making its own aircraft in the country is also going to come true.
