NEW DELHI, June 18: With an aim to pursue integrated systems in aerospace, Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems today celebrated the foundation laying of a new facility in Hyderabad for its joint venture named TATA Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL). The joint venture will eventually be the sole producer of AH-64 fuselages globally, established to co-produce Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselages and other aerostructures, said a statement released by both the companies jointly.
The Apache has been flown or selected for acquisition by the United States and 15 other nations, including India.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Telangana IT and Industries & Commerce Minister K T Rama Rao among other dignitaries were participated in the ceremony. “The joint venture between Tata and Boeing is a significant step in developing India’s capabilities for aerospace and defence manufacturing and becoming a global exporter. This is a clear example of the significant progress made towards “Make in India for defence,” said Mr Parrikar. “I am delighted to see Boeing and Tata step forward and make this significant investment in India,” Mr Parrikar added.
S Ramadorai, Chairman of Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), said, “Today’s ground-breaking ceremony is a significant milestone in furthering our commitment to the Indian aerospace sector. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 this partnership could boost the emerging manufacturing sector, contributing to the Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India. I am positive that this joint venture which brings together the core strengths of both companies will help take this strategic relationship to the next level.”
In November 2015, Boeing and Tata together announced the joint venture for manufacturing aerostructures and collaboration on integrated systems development opportunities in India,that will create a manufacturing center of excellence to produce aerostructures for the AH-64 Apache and provide affordable manufacturing capabilities to the global aerospace industry.
“This joint venture is an exciting advancement for Boeing in leveraging our capital and expertise globally,” said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India, and board member of TBAL. Both the companies have established partnerships in India to manufacture aerostructures for Boeing’s commercial and military aircraft. Tata Advanced Materials has delivered composite panels for the power and mission equipment cabinets and auxiliary power unit door fairings for the P-8I long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft,said the statement. TAL Manufacturing Solutions is manufacturing complex floor beams out of composite materials for the Boeing 787-9, the most modern aircraft with exceptional environmental and fuel-efficient capabilities.It has provided ground support equipment for the C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter. (UNI)
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