Mahindra Aerospace and Mahindra Satyam – representing the aerospace manufacturing and engineering capabilities of Mahindra Group – has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eurocopter. This partnership will be focused on the manufacture of subassemblies, engineering and customisation of civil helicopters, and the joint development of specific market segments.

“Eurocopter has made a major commitment to support the Indian helicopter marketplace, which has great potential for development as the country’s economy continues to expand,” explained Eurocopter President & CEO Lutz Bertling.

Hemant Luthra, Chairman of Mahindra Aerospace and President and Board Member of Mahindra & Mahindra said: “We are delighted to work with the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer to contribute to the growth of India’s aeronautics industry and its civil aircraft market. Eurocopter has a solid, long-term strategy for the growth of the Indian market, while we are already creating a niche for ourselves in the fixed-wing aircraft and aerostructures manufacturing sectors.”