Tata Advanced System, a subsidiary of Tata Group, will manufacture the Fuselage and Wing of the new generation Dornier 228 NG aircraft at its aerospace facility near Hyderabad. The Group has entered into a new partnership with RUAG Aviation Services of Germany for this joint venture.
This is being seen a big boost to the Tata Group as an established European company has demonstrated confidence in its manufacturing and delivery capabilities in aerospace sector.
The joint venture with German company is the fourth Aerostructure unit of Tata Advanced Systems in Hyderabad since 2009. The company already has a joint venture with lockheed Martin Aeronautics Unit and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The Tata company has emerged as a significant player in the global aerospace market, making Hyderabad as one of the premier manufacturing destination.
It has delivered successfully over 70 Sikorsky S-92© cabins, successfully indigenised the production of the entire S-92 cabin and through its JV with lockheed Martin, and successfully delivered the Empennage and Centre Wing Box. The products of all the units are 100% exported, earning valuable foreign exchange for the nation.