Why in the News?
India’s first private sector helicopter Final Assembly Line was inaugurated at Vemagal, Kolar district, Karnataka to manufacture Airbus H125 helicopters through a partnership between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus.
Key Entities Involved
- Tata Advanced Systems Limited
- Airbus
- France
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
About the Facility
- Location: Vemagal, Kolar district, Karnataka
- Type: Private sector Final Assembly Line
- Product: Airbus H125 single engine helicopter
- Initial annual capacity: 10 helicopters
- First delivery expected: Early 2027
- Will serve Indian and South Asian markets
This becomes the fourth global production site for the H125 after France, USA and Brazil.
About H125 Helicopter
- One of the world’s best selling single engine helicopters
- Over 4,300 units flying globally
- Certified under European Union Aviation Safety Agency standards
- Designed for high altitude and rugged terrain operations
Military Variant
- H125M version proposed
- Seen as a successor to Cheetah and Chetak helicopters
- Suitable for:
- Tactical reconnaissance
- High altitude logistics
- Search and rescue
- Medical evacuation
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