Overview

• Industrialisation begins immediately at Mahindra Aerostructures’ Bengaluru facility with the first H125 fuselage slated for 2027.
• The work package follows Mahindra’s April award to build the H130 fuselage, signaling a deepening Airbus–Mahindra partnership.
• Airbus says the contract aligns with its broader India strategy that includes establishing Final Assembly Lines for the H125 helicopter and the C295 aircraft with Tata Advanced Systems.
• Airbus reports procuring about $1.4 billion in components and services annually from India, underscoring the country’s role in its supply chain.
• Mahindra and Airbus describe the deal as supporting the government’s Make in India initiative and building a comprehensive aerospace ecosystem.