Mahindra Aerostructures win contract to make single-engine Airbus H125 helicopter at Bengaluru plant

Mahindra Aerostructures has won a contract from European aerospace corporation, Airbus, to manufacture and assemble the main fuselage of the latter's H125 light single-engine helicopter in India.

As per the deal, Mahindra Aerostructures (MASPL) will build H125’s main fuselage at its Bengaluru plant.

“Industrialisation of this significantly important contract will begin immediately, and the first fuselage delivery is targeted for 2027,” MASPL said in a statement.

Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, said: “We are delighted to partner with Airbus on its ‘Make in India’ plans. This contract strengthens our long-term partnership and reflects Mahindra Group and Airbus’ role in building India’s aerospace ecosystem. At Mahindra, we are committed to supporting the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and look forward to deepening our collaboration with Airbus.”

About H125 

The H125 is the world’s best-selling single-engine helicopter. It is widely known for its performance, versatility, and cost-efficiency.

It is mostly used in roles including passenger transport, aerial work, tourism, law enforcement, medical evacuation, and rescue missions.

Earlier this year, France-based Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with Mahindra Aerostructures to make the fuselage of another helicopter, H130.

"The production contracts for the H125 and H130 aerostructures to MASPL firmly integrate India into Airbus Helicopters’ global value chain, strengthening the country's 'Make in India' initiative," Airbus said in a separate statement.

"This new contract with Mahindra Aerostructures is a testament to the strong capabilities of our partners in India and our shared vision for the country's aerospace sector," said Jürgen Westermeier, President and MD of Airbus in India and South Asia.

"This significant H125 work package, along with our existing H130 partnership and the under-construction H125 FAL, demonstrates our confidence in India as a critical hub for global aerospace manufacturing,” he further said.  We are not just building helicopters in India; we are building an entire ecosystem that will contribute to developing and maturing the rotorcraft market in India."

Notably, the financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Currently, Airbus’ annual procurement of aviation components and services from India is estimated at $1.4 billion.

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