Airbus and Tata Collaborate to Manufacture India's First H125 Helicopter
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Partnership | Airbus and Tata collaborate to manufacture India's first H125 helicopter. |
| Initiative Alignment | Aligns with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. |
| Rollout Timeline | Helicopter production expected by 2026. |
| Final Assembly Line | FAL to be established in India by winter; 8 potential sites identified. |
| Production Capacity | Initial capacity: 10 helicopters/year; potential to scale to 50/year. |
| Market Potential | Estimated demand: 500 H-125 units in India and neighboring countries. |
| Global Operations | Over 7,000 H-125 helicopters operational globally. |
| Indian Market | 350 civil and para-public helicopters in India and neighboring countries. |
| Active Helicopters | Fewer than 250 helicopters in active service in India. |
| Market Share | Airbus holds 40% market share in the commercial helicopter sector. |
| Ecosystem Development | Focus on MRO services; partnership with Indamer for helicopter MRO. |
| Defense Contributions | Contributions to the C295 program. |
| Engineering Centers | Airbus India Engineering Centre and Digital Centre in Bengaluru. |