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Mahindra Aerostructures to supply 5,000 varieties of components to Airbus

Mahindra Aerostructures will supply close to 5,000 varieties of metallic components to Airbus in Germany, under a new manufacturing and supply contract with the European aviation major, the company said on Wednesday. The latest award from Airbus Aerostructures GmbH covers all Airbus commercial aircraft models, including A320 family aircraft, Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd (MASPL) said in the statement. The contract adds to existing MASPL programs to deliver parts directly to Airbus at their facilities in Toulouse, France, it said. "With this new contract we further expand our relationship (with Airbus Aerostructures Gmbh) and increase our participation in the 'Make In India' initiative of the Indian government. We look forward to delivering on our commitments and continuing this journey of collaborative growth," said Vinod Sahay, President, Aerospace & Defence & CPO, Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The Bengaluru-based MASPL has been a direct supplier to .

Atos set to hold due diligence talks with Airbus on sale of BDS unit

An Airbus spokesperson confirmed in an e-mailed statement sent to Reuters that it has submitted a non-binding proposal for a potential acquisition of Atos' BDS business line

Air India's new Airbus A350 to enter commercial service on January 22

The first flight of the A350 aircraft will be between Bengaluru and Mumbai at 7:05 am on January 22

Year Ender: 10 big events that shaped the Indian corporate world in 2023

From Hindenburg's report on the Adani Group to the signing of the biggest aircraft orders by Air India and Indigo, India saw several important corporate news in 2023. Here are the 10 most significant

Japan's SMBC lends $120 mn to Air India to buy A350-900 aircraft

Aircraft secured debt facility struck in GIFT City, says lender

German airline Lufthansa orders 80 planes from Boeing, Airbus for $9 bn

The order is Lufthansa's first buy of Boeing narrow body planes in about 30 years, as well as its first purchase of the 737 MAX model

Airbus supply, support services by Tata to draw 5% GST, rules AAR

Tata Advanced Systems approached the AAR to know if GST is applicable on the supply of the aircraft

Airbus Helicopters partners with Indamer for fleet servicing, maintenance

Airbus Helicopters, a part of the European aviation major Airbus, on Friday said it has partnered with domestic MRO operator Indamer for servicing its helicopter fleet in India. Under this arrangement, Indamer will provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for the rotor-wing aircraft at its facilities in Mumbai, New Delhi and Nagpur, Airbus Helicopters said in a statement. In addition to these three, Indamer also has a MRO facility in Pune. The MRO will provide faster turnaround for servicing and help create an efficient after-market experience for the Airbus Helicopters customers not only in India but also in the wider South Asia region, it said. The tie-up will give a significant boost to the development of the helicopter MRO ecosystem in the country, it added. "Building and supporting a sustainable end-to-end rotary-wing (helicopter) aviation ecosystem in India is key for Airbus Helicopters. With Indamer, we aim to cater to our growing fleet in India and the futur

Air India changes aircraft order with Airbus, cites 'business requirements'

Indian carrier had placed order for 250 planes with European manufacturer

Airbus to expand Tata tie-up to strengthen India's defence supply chain

The objective of the partnership between Airbus SAS and Tata Advanced Systems is to meet the demand for military transport aircraft as India replaces its ageing military transport fleet

Karnataka-based Aequs bags Airbus contract to supply aircraft components

Karnataka-based Aequs will make parts for wings, fuselage, and pylons for Airbus' A320, A330neo, A350 aircraft

Aequs bags contract from Airbus for supply of critical aircraft components

Aerospace components maker Aequs on Wednesday said it has secured a contract with European aircraft major Airbus for the supply of critical components for A320 family, A330neo and A350 aircraft for over a period of 10 years. Under the terms of the agreement, Aequs will make detailed parts, parts with bench assembly for wings, fuselage, and pylons for these planes, Aequs said. Aequs has been a longstanding supplier to Airbus which was its first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer and has consistently been a preferred Detailed Parts Partner (D2P) to it for well over a decade. The mandate is a significant milestone not only for Aequs, but also for the Indian aerospace industry, amid the country's growing significance as a global aerospace manufacturing hub, deepening Airbus' Make-in-India drive, Aequs said. "This contract is a significant moment in Aequs' journey with Airbus. We are proud to stand alongside the world's largest aircraft maker as a long-term strategic ...

Fear of missing out grips global aviation as deal frenzy comes to Dubai

There's more to come. The Dubai Air Show kicks off next week, promising to send 2023 off with a flurry of orders for Airbus SE and Boeing Co

Airbus edges towards 2023 delivery goal after 18% increase in October

Orders so far this year have reached 1,399 aircraft or a net total of 1,334 units after cancellations, Airbus said.

European planemaker Airbus looks to support 50% more jobs by 2025

Airbus procures components and services worth $750 million every year from India

Uganda Airlines launches non-stop Mumbai service, first in over 5 decades

The airline said India and Uganda are getting connected with a direct flight for the first time in over five decades

Airbus names sales chief Scherer CEO of core planemaking operation

The appointment of Scherer, 61, heralds broad continuity inside the main commercial arm, which competes with Boeing and makes up about 70% of the company's revenues

Airbus appoints sales chief Scherer as head of core planemaking biz

The move, to be announced within days, frees CEO Guillaume Faury to focus on broader strategy after four years of doubling up as planemaking boss, notably during the pandemic

Flight to self-sufficiency

IAF orders are increasing domestic production

Airbus hands over first C-295 aircraft to IAF at ceremony in Spain

The Airbus Defence and Space on Wednesday handed over to the Indian Air Force the first of the 56 C295 transport aircraft kick-starting the delivery of the planes under a Rs 21,935-crore project that was sealed two year's back as part of an overall aim to modernise India's air assets. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari received the aircraft at the aerospace major's production facility in the southern Spanish city of Seville. Under the deal, Airbus will deliver the first 16 aircraft in 'fly-away' condition from its final assembly line in Seville by 2025 and the subsequent 40 aircraft will be manufactured and assembled by Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) in India as part of an industrial partnership between the two companies. In October last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the manufacturing facility for 295 planes in Vadodara. It will be the first military aircraft to be manufactured in India by a private consortium. The Indian Air Force (IA