Critical components maker Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) has completed the first shipment of titanium forgings for wing components to US aircraft maker Boeing.
The pre-machined forgings will be used for the Boeing's B 737 next generation planes, a release said.
Boeing had last year signed a multi-year contract with Bharat Forge for supply of these forgings, which are produced at the component maker's facilities in Pune and Baramati.
Bharat Forge will also supply forgings for Boeing's B737 MAX planes, which are scheduled to be commissioned next year, the release said.
"Shipment of the first titanium forging from India is a significant step towards building a capable and competitive supply chain in India for Boeing. This is yet another proof point of Boeing creating an aerospace ecosystem in India," Boeing India President Pratyush Kumar said.
BFL claims to be the only forging company to be included in Boeing's globally approved vendor list for titanium forgings.
BFL Chairman and Managing Director Baba Kalyani said with the objective of furthering its relationship with Boeing and its supply chain partners, the component maker will pursue merger and acquisition options - especially for machining and assembly.
BFL also intends to expand its capabilities to offer higher value machining and manufacture of assemblies, the release said.
