Thales, an aerospace and defence company, has inaugurated a new Inflight Entertainment (IFE) and Services Lab within its Engineering Competence Centre in Bengaluru, India. The facility is intended to support the development of IFE systems and advanced support tools for airlines. The lab aims to localise research and development activities and is expected to create […]
Sansera Engineering Limited, a manufacturer of precision-engineered components, has entered into a long-term contract valued at approximately INR 1.6 billion (USD 18.80 million) with Airbus Defence and Space. The agreement covers the manufacture, supply, and support of the Airborne Intensive Care Transport Module (ICTM) for light and medium transport aircraft programs. The ICTM is designed as […]
Jyoti CNC Automation Limited, a CNC machine tool manufacturer, recorded orders worth INR 16.94 billion from the aerospace and defence sector in FY25. This is 39 percent of its total order book of INR 43.46 billion. In Q4 of FY25, the company recorded an order intake of INR 5.30 billion, of which aerospace and defence […]
Dellner India is partnering with Alstom to supply automatic couplers and semi-permanent couplers for new trains being developed for Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s (CMRL) Phase 2 expansion. The components will be used in trains that form part of the metro’s extended network. Alstom was awarded a contract in November 2022 valued at approximately EUR 98 […]
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories (PCR) India has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the launch of a new DVC production line at its Halol facility. The company also inaugurated a new X-ray fluorescence (XRF) Centre in Bangalore aimed at improving the speed and accuracy of raw material and product analysis. According to the company, the […]
India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Navy, including 22 single-seater and four twin-seater variants. The agreement also covers training, simulators, associated equipment, weapons, performance-based logistics, and additional equipment for the Indian Air Force’s existing Rafale fleet. As part of the agreement, a […]
Renault has inaugurated a new design centre near Chennai as part of its plans to increase local design and manufacturing capabilities in India. The Renault Design Centre Chennai (RDCC), located at Mahindra World City about 55 km south of Chennai, is part of the company’s strategy to roll out five new vehicle models in the […]
Mahindra Aerostructures has signed a contract with Airbus to manufacture complete fuselage assemblies for the H130 light helicopter. The first delivery under this agreement is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The production will take place at Mahindra Aerostructures’ facility in India. The H130 is a single-engine helicopter used in civil aviation sectors including […]
Fives is progressing with the construction of a new service center in Sambalpur, Odisha, aimed at enhancing its manufacturing and operational capabilities in the region. Recent developments include the completion of the foundation and advancement of the structural framework. The facility is designed to incorporate equipment and infrastructure to support manufacturing operations. The company has […]
Valeo has inaugurated new manufacturing and assembly lines at its facility in Pune to support the production of components for electric vehicles. The expansion focuses on producing a 3-in-1 Combo unit, which integrates an On-Board Charger, a DC-DC Converter, and a Power Distribution Unit into a single module. The facility incorporates automation and smart manufacturing […]
