Bengaluru based Dynamatic Technologies has been awarded a contract from Boeing to supply aerostructure assemblies for its newest tactical fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II.
The aerostructures will be produced at the company’s manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, and deliveries to Boeing start next year.
Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & Managing Director, Dynamatic Technologies, said, “Dynamatic has been associated closely with Boeing as a strategic Tier-1 supplier partner for over a decade. The award for manufacturing aerostructures for the F-15EX Eagle II to Dynamatic is a testimony of our partnership with Boeing.”
The contract with Dynamatics is the first instance of Boeing sourcing aerostructures for the F-15EX from India.
Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India, said the airframer sees tremendous potential for India to contribute to the global aerospace industry as an industrial and technology partner. Dynamatic Technologies is also partnering with Boeing to grow advanced manufacturing capabilities, training and skill development within the Indian aerospace and defence ecosystem.”
Dynamatic has been supplying aerostructures for programmes such as Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook and Bell 407 helicopters, in addition to supporting the LCA Tejas, SU-30 MKI, HJT-36, etc. The company is also the global single-source supplier for ‘Flap Track Beam’ assemblies for Airbus A330 and Airbus A320 Family jetliners.
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