Bengaluru, Oct. 1 -- India's first helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) from the private sector is set to take off in Karnataka, with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) establishing the facility in Vemagal to produce Airbus H125 helicopters. The move is expected to unlock the full potential of the rotorcraft market across South Asia.
Jurgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia, said, "India is an ideal helicopter country. A 'Made in India' helicopter will help develop this market and position helicopters as an essential tool for nation-building."Sukaran Singh, CEO and Managing Director of TASL, emphasised that the project will bolster both civil and defense requirements, reinforcing the partnership ...