Avantel Limited has announced a partnership with Safran Space to develop satellite ground segment capabilities in India. The collaboration aims to design, manufacture, and integrate multi-band antennas to support satellite communication needs in the region. According to an update issued by Avantel, the company will leverage its facilities in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam for the project. […]
Magellan Aerospace Corporation and Aequs Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a 50/50 jointly owned aerospace sand casting facility in Belagavi, Karnataka. The proposed facility, located within the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster, would aim to expand sand casting capacity to support commercial and defence aerospace manufacturing. India currently […]
Collins Aerospace has established a new Engineering Development and Test Centre (EDTC) in Bengaluru to support its aviation component manufacturing and certification processes, according to a report by The Hindu Business Line. The company has invested approximately $25 million in the facility as part of a broader $200 million investment in India. According to Collins […]
Motherson, through its subsidiary CIM Tools India Pvt. Ltd., has been selected as a Tier 1 supplier for Airbus commercial aircraft. The company has signed a multi-year contract to manufacture and supply aerospace components and assemblies directly to Airbus’ final assembly lines. Production will be carried out at Motherson’s aerospace facility in Bengaluru, India. Motherson […]
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), has partnered with Menzies Aviation to launch a new domestic cargo terminal. The facility spans 245,000 square feet and has a peak handling capacity of approximately 360,000 metric tons, with potential expansion to 400,000 metric tons. Located on a seven-acre site, the […]
Airbus, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce are increasing their sourcing of aerospace components from India as supply chain disruptions continue to impact Western manufacturers, according to a report by Reuters. The move is contributing to the growth of India’s aerospace sector, with local firms expanding operations and revenue. Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based supplier […]
Thales U.K. and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed a contract for the supply of Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence (LBRM) Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missiles and launchers to the Indian Army. According to a report by The Hindu, The procurement, conducted under the emergency acquisition route, includes an initial batch […]
Latecoere India has expanded its production footprint for the Dassault F8X program, initiating the production of Wave 3 transfer on February 17, 2025. This development follows the company’s ongoing collaboration with its Fouchana and Central teams. Latecoere’s presence in India began with the inauguration of a 4,400-square-meter manufacturing plant in Belagavi, Karnataka, in September 2019. […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on aerospace research, skill development, and academic programs. The agreement, signed by HAL Management Academy (HMA) Executive Director G Srikantha Sharma and DIAT Vice Chancellor BHVS Narayana Murthy, aims to facilitate industry-academia partnerships […]
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd. has expanded its facility at Bengaluru Aerospace SEZ Park, increasing its operational footprint by 60,000 square feet. The expansion, inaugurated on February 18, 2025, represents a 50% increase in space and includes the installation of 24 new machines, with 16 more on order to further enhance production capacity. The company […]