Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) has received an order from Airbus to manufacture cargo and bulk cargo doors of the A320neo aircraft jetliners. Each shipset to be supplied by TASL will include two cargo doors and one bulk cargo door.
Announcing the contract, the European airframer said the contract was a significant step towards increasing Airbus’ competitiveness in the single-aisle aircraft market and supporting the ramp-up of the A320 programme.
“When it comes to supporting the development of India’s industrial capacities, Airbus is walking the talk. The latest contract underlines our continued commitment to ‘Make-in-India’ for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India),” said Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia.
Airbus will continue to grow its industrial footprint in the aviation and aerospace ecosystem at a fast pace in India, he added.
TASL will produce the cargo and bulk cargo doors for A320neo family jetliners at its new facility in Hyderabad using cutting-edge robotics and automation technology.
Sukaran Singh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tata Advanced Systems said the company had an ongoing relationship with Airbus based on trust and operational excellence, and this new contract win would further bolster their partnership in aerospace manufacturing in India.
Airbus currently procures components and services worth $735 million from over 100 Indian suppliers annually. Today, every Airbus commercial aircraft and every Airbus helicopter has critical technologies and systems designed, manufactured and maintained in India. Airbus’ India supply chain today supports nearly 10,000 jobs in the country, and is slated to increase to about 15,000 jobs by 2025.
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