Bengaluru, January 17, 2024: In a significant move, Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd (MASPL) has entered into a new contract with Airbus Aerostructures GmbH to manufacture and deliver metallic components for various Airbus commercial aircraft, including the popular A320 family.
The contract, signed in Bengaluru, will see MASPL supplying nearly 5000 varieties of metallic components to Airbus in Germany from its manufacturing base in India. This adds to MASPL’s ongoing efforts to directly deliver parts to Airbus in Toulouse, France.
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Collaborative Growth and ‘Make In India’ Initiative
Vinod Sahay, President of Aerospace & Defence & CPO, Auto & Farm Sectors at Mahindra, expressed pride in the Mahindra Group’s relationship with Airbus. He emphasized that this new contract not only expands their partnership but also contributes to the ‘Make In India’ initiative of the Government of India. Sahay stated, “We look forward to delivering on our commitments and continuing this journey of collaborative growth.”
Acknowledging Airbus Support and Opportunities for Growth
Arvind Mehra, Managing Director & CEO of Mahindra Aerostructures, highlighted MASPL’s privilege as an Airbus supplier and expressed gratitude for Airbus’s continued support. The new contract signifies a significant expansion of MASPL’s Airbus portfolio, providing opportunities to collaborate on performance, sustainability, and operational excellence.
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MASPL’s Strong Track Record
MASPL has been a direct supplier to Airbus Group since 2015 and actively engages in various initiatives with Airbus. Recognized as a D2P “Challenger” for three years in the Sheet Metal domain and holding a level “A” in the Airbus Industrial Process Capability Assessment (IPCA+), MASPL has consistently demonstrated excellence. The company was honored as the “Best Performer” in the 2023 Airbus Supplier Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) awards.
About Mahindra Aerostructures
Mahindra Aerostructures represents the Mahindra Group’s interests in aerospace manufacturing. Operating a 250,000 ft² (25,000 m²) plant near Bangalore, India, equipped with comprehensive capabilities for sheet metal and machined parts, welding, finishing, and assembly, MASPL holds AS9100D and 6 NADCAP certifications alongside numerous customer accreditations.
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