Mahindra Aerostructures Strengthens Collaboration with Airbus Through New Contract

Bangalore, January 17, 2024 – Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd (MASPL) and Airbus Aerostructures GmbH have entered into a new agreement to manufacture and supply metallic components for all Airbus commercial aircraft models, including the popular A320 family. The contract involves MASPL delivering nearly 5000 varieties of metallic components to Airbus in Germany, produced at its manufacturing facility in India. This agreement builds upon existing MASPL programs, which involve the direct supply of parts to Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.

In commenting on the deal, Mr. Vinod Sahay, President of Aerospace & Defence and CPO of Auto & Farm Sectors at Mahindra, stated, “The Mahindra Group takes pride in its longstanding partnership with Airbus. Through this new contract, we not only strengthen our relationship but also enhance our contribution to the ‘Make In India’ initiative by the Government of India. We are committed to fulfilling our obligations and advancing this collaborative journey of growth.”

Mr. Arvind Mehra, Managing Director & CEO of Mahindra Aerostructures, expressed gratitude for Airbus’s ongoing support and highlighted the significance of this contract in expanding their Airbus portfolio. He said, “Being an Airbus supplier is a privilege for MASPL, and we value their continued endorsement of our growth endeavors. This award signifies a notable expansion of our partnership with Airbus, presenting additional opportunities for collaboration on performance, sustainability, and operational excellence.”

Having served as a direct supplier to Airbus Group since 2015, MASPL has been actively engaged in various initiatives with Airbus. The company has consistently demonstrated its capabilities, earning recognition as a D2P “Challenger” for three consecutive years in the Sheet Metal domain. It also achieved level “A” in the Airbus Industrial Process Capability Assessment (IPCA+), receiving the “Best Performer” award in the 2023 Airbus Supplier Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) awards. This latest contract solidifies MASPL’s position as a key contributor to Airbus’s supply chain and underscores its commitment to excellence in aerospace manufacturing.