Tata Group launches new project in city

Hyderabad, June 23 : Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) on Monday announced a new partnership with RUAG Aviation to manufacture fuselages and wings for the Dornier 228 aircraft. This partnership is TASL’s fourth such in the aerospace sector.

In a short span of five years since 2009, TASL has become a significant player in the global aerospace market, already establishing 100% export-dedicated joint ventures with Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin.

The ground-breaking ceremony for the manufacturing facility here was held in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, TASL Chairman S Ramadorai and RUAG Aviation (Supply Chain Management) Vice President Martin Buhlmann. Senior officials of the State Government, RUAG Aviation and the Tata Group were also present.

Commenting on the relationship, Buhlmann said, “With Tata Advanced Systems, we have found the right partner for the future of the RUAG Dornier 288 Programme. Tata’s strong track record in similar programmes and their ambition to become one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies in the aviation sector make us confident that this partnership will be successful and offer long-term benefits to both Tata and RUAG Aviation.”

Speaking on the occasion, Ramadorai said, “The Tata-RUAG partnership is a glowing example of cooperation between India and Europe. That RUAG has entrusted us to deliver its showcase product, the Dornier 228, at world-class standards of precision and quality, demonstrates our success in developing a highly skilled and motivated workforce with established credentials to undertake high-technology work for global customers.”

This project is the fourth aero-structures unit to be set up by TASL in Hyderabad. The joint venture with Sikorsky has already delivered over 70 Sikorsky S-92 cabins, successfully indigenising the production of the entire cabin. The joint venture with Lockheed Martin manufactures the empennage and centre wing box for the C-130 J Aircraft.

Tata Advanced Systems has been recognised for its outstanding product quality by the American Helicopter Society, the premier global organisation for Vertical Flight, with its prestigious International Fellowship Award, the first time ever an Indian company has received the award.  INN