Airbus and Tata to Build Helicopters in India by 2026
Sunny Guglani Announces New Assembly Line
Airbus, a European aerospace company, will launch its first assembly line for the single-engine H125 helicopter in India. Sunny Guglani, head of Airbus Helicopters for India and South Asia, shared that the first ‘Made-in-India’ H125 helicopter is expected to roll out by 2026.
Partnership with Tata Group
In January, Airbus announced its partnership with Tata Group to establish this Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India. The FAL will produce the H125 helicopter, which is known for its performance in high-altitude environments and is used in various segments such as commercial air transportation, corporate missions, and aerial work.
Benefits of the H125 Helicopter
Guglani highlighted that the H125 is a versatile helicopter, already popular in India and Nepal with over 60 units in operation. The new assembly line will bring financial benefits to local customers by eliminating the need for imports and allowing payments in Indian rupees.
Supporting ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’
This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) program. The FAL will act as a catalyst for the Indian market, providing value and benefits to the masses by making helicopters more accessible and affordable.
Doubts Revealed
Airbus -: Airbus is a big company that makes airplanes and helicopters. They are from Europe and are known for making safe and advanced flying machines.
Tata Group -: Tata Group is a very large and famous company in India. They do many things like making cars, running hotels, and now, they will help make helicopters.
H125 helicopter -: The H125 is a type of helicopter made by Airbus. It is used for many different jobs like rescuing people, taking pictures from the sky, and moving things.
Sunny Guglani -: Sunny Guglani is the person in charge of Airbus Helicopters in India and South Asia. He helps make decisions about helicopters in this region.
EASA-certified -: EASA stands for European Union Aviation Safety Agency. If a helicopter is EASA-certified, it means it meets very high safety standards set by Europe.
AatmaNirbhar Bharat -: AatmaNirbhar Bharat means ‘Self-Reliant India.’ It is a program started by the Indian government to make more things in India and depend less on other countries.
