New Delhi: Mahindra Aerostructures, a part of the Mahindra Group, has been awarded a contract by Airbus Helicopters to manufacture and assemble the main fuselage of its H125 light single-engine helicopter.
The development marks another major milestone for India's ‘Make in India’ vision and further cementing Mahindra’s position as a trusted partner in the global aerospace supply chain, the company said.
This contract is an addition to the already awarded contract to build the fuselage for another helicopter H130, which was announced earlier in 2025 and “is progressing very well.”
The contract was announced in the presence of Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President International, Airbus, Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director of Airbus in India and South Asia, and Arvind Mehra, Managing Director and CEO of MASPL.
According to the contract, Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture H125 main fuselage at its Bangaluru facility which is being expanded to accommodate this new awarded programme. Industrialisation of this significantly important contract will begin immediately, and the first fuselage delivery is targeted for 2027.
This contract further fortifies Airbus’ association with Mahindra Aerostructures, who are already supplying a variety of components, sub-assemblies and complex aerostructures to Airbus for other global programmes.
"This new contract with Mahindra Aerostructures is a testament to the strong capabilities of our partners in India and our shared vision for the country's aerospace sector," said Jürgen Westermeier, President and MD of Airbus in India and South Asia.
"This significant H125 work package, along with our existing H130 partnership and the under-construction H125 FAL, demonstrates our confidence in India as a critical hub for global aerospace manufacturing. We are not just building helicopters in India; we are building an entire ecosystem that will contribute to developing and maturing the rotorcraft market in India."
Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, said, “We are delighted to partner with Airbus on its ‘Make in India’ plans. This contract strengthens our long-term partnership and reflects Mahindra Group and Airbus’ role in building India’s aerospace ecosystem.”
“At Mahindra, we are committed to supporting the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and look forward to deepening our collaboration with Airbus.”
For Airbus, India is both a major market and a strategic resource hub. Today, every Airbus commercial aircraft has components and technologies made in India.
Currently, Airbus’ annual procurement of components and services from India stands at $1.4 billion. Airbus efforts to mature the wider Indian aerospace ecosystem also includes the building of two Final Assembly Lines: one for the C295 military aircraft and the other for the H125 helicopter.
The H125 is the world’s best-selling single-engine helicopter, well-known for its performance, versatility, and cost-efficiency.
It is widely used in roles including passenger transport, aerial work, tourism, law enforcement, medical evacuation, and rescue missions. Its wide, unobstructed cabin and cutting-edge avionics systems make it highly adaptable and reliable for operations in the most demanding environments.
