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Boeing & Tata announce aerospace joint venture in India

13 Sep '16

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Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) are set to co-produce aerostructures, Apache fuselages, and pursue integrated systems development opportunities in India. They will create a manufacturing centre of excellence to produce aerostructures for the AH-64 Apache helicopter and focus on collaborating development and selling of integrated systems.

The companies will work towards creating additional manufacturing work packages across Boeing platforms, both commercial and defence. Boeing and Tata group companies have established partnerships in India to manufacture aerostructures for Boeing's commercial and military aircraft. Tata Advanced Materials has delivered composite panels for the power and mission equipment cabinets and auxiliary power unit door fairings for the P-8I long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

Chris Chadwick, president and CEO of Boeing defence, space, and security said, “This partnership will capitalise on India's industrial capability, innovation and talent to contribute to Boeing's long-term competitiveness and position us for future growth in the global marketplace. It is a demonstration of our commitment to further accelerate our partnership with one of the world's fastest growing economies.”

S Ramadorai, chairman, Tata Advanced Systems said, “This agreement to establish a joint venture will propel the growth of the Indian aerospace sector by leveraging the world-class competencies of TASL and its supplier eco-system, as well as provide access to India's world-class manufacturing capability, skilled talent and competitive cost structures.”

Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India said, “Over the last 12 months, we have doubled our sourcing from India and are committed to continue that journey. Our commitment was demonstrated by Boeing chairman Jim McNerney's presence at the recently concluded aerospace Innovation Summit in New Delhi and this joint venture is a clear example of Boeing's long-term commitment to Make in India.” (GK)

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