Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, has launched the 2025 edition of its Powered by Collins Initiative at Aero India, with a focus on expanding collaboration in manufacturing and advanced technologies. The initiative invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in targeted partnerships aimed at accelerating technology deployment in aerospace and defence manufacturing. […]
Safran Aircraft Engines and Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL) have signed a contract for the production of low-pressure turbine parts for the LEAP engine in India. The agreement was announced at the Aero India trade show in Bengaluru. Production is scheduled to begin in 2026. The contract aligns with efforts to expand India’s aerospace […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced manufacturing research and skill development. The partnership will focus on research, internships, and technical education in Digital Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics, and Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, with applications in […]
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Oerlikon Pune have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of BALINIT® Turbine Pro (TiAlN-based) coating on aircraft low-pressure and high-pressure compressors, as well as helicopter axial compressors and impellers of the Shakti engine. The agreement was formalized during the Aero India Exhibition. The signing ceremony was attended […]
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is expanding its operations in Karnataka with plans to set up a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility for the Indian Air Force’s Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft. The company stated that this facility will contribute to India’s aerospace and defence sector by providing in-country maintenance capabilities for the aircraft. […]
AKSI Aerospace Group and FIXAR Global have entered into an agreement for licensed drone manufacturing in India, valued at up to Rs 85 crore. The announcement was made during Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. Under the agreement, AKSI Aerospace will produce drones in India for domestic and international markets. The company will develop key drone […]
Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) has received an international order for 35 FWD 100 ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) autonomous aircraft from a Sub-Saharan nation. The announcement was made on February 11 at the Aero India 2025 air show in Bengaluru. The FWD 100 ISR, a sub-variant of the FWD 200B, is developed and […]
Bharat Forge Ltd. and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS have announced a collaboration to establish a manufacturing facility in Pune, India, aimed at producing aerospace components. The facility is expected to be operational in 2025. The plant will include a ring mill and advanced machining capabilities for manufacturing landing gear components. The investment is part of […]
GE Aerospace has signed a five-year Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to provide Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the T700-GE-701D engines used in the IAF’s AH-64E-I Apache helicopters. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will handle engine MRO operations and supply flight line parts to ensure engine availability. The […]
German aerospace and defence manufacturers are showcasing their technological and production capabilities at Aero India 2025 through a dedicated pavilion organized by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The pavilion features 17 companies specializing in aerospace components, precision engineering, avionics, and defence systems. Exhibitors include AneCom AeroTest, FlexiCAM, Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE, […]