Aerospace

Boeing’s CEO’s visit to India is aimed at boosting the country’s aerospace industry.!

The CEO of Boeing visited india to strengthen the country’s defence ties. As he explained, the majority of Boeing products and engineering solutions are supporting India in becoming self-sufficient and engaging its workforce, so boosting the aerospace sector.

Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace manufacturer, looks to be positioning itself as a market leader in India’s growing aircraft leasing industry. India’s civil aviation market is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing.

The historic American business has already provided India with the C-17 Globemaster airlifter, the game-changing P8I maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, and the renowned Chinook and Apache helicopters.

Boeing is also a key competitor for the contract to supply India with 114 foreign-developed Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft and 26 deck-borne fighters. The company’s F/A-18 Super Hornet will be evaluated for Indian Navy requirements in Goa this month.

Rafale Marine has already demonstrated its ability to operate from aircraft carriers, while Boeing will demonstrate the F/A 18 Super Hornet this month.

It was one of the first big worldwide OEMs to establish relations with Indian industry in order to access the Indian market. The increased focus on the Make in India initiative and self-reliance

Boeing has created the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center in Bengaluru. It’s also collaborating with Indian companies to expand MRO facilities for its civil and military aircraft fleets in India.

An honor to discuss #TeamBoeing’s commitment to India! Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun met with India’s Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi to discuss our commitment to his #AatmanirbharBharat vision.

Calhoun highlighted our continuing efforts to strengthen India’s growing aerospace and defense industry through our investments in engineering, manufacturing and research, and the work to improve skills and grow our supplier-partner network across India and on a global scale.

In februvary 2022 Boeing was announced ‘Boeing and Air Works Announce Strategic Collaboration for Maintenance Support of Key Defence Platforms’

Boeing announced strategic agreements with Air Works for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of two key Boeing defense platforms in India, the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy (IN) and the VIP transport fleet operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

India formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft

As per the latest updates Boeing and Air Works are currently undertaking heavy maintenance checks on three P-8I long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft operated by the Indian Navy (IN) simultaneously at Air Works, Hosur. This dramatically increases the scope and scale of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) undertaken in the country and demonstrates both the companies’ commitment in helping make India Aatmanirbhar in aerospace and defence.

What is the Boeing P-8I in the Indian Navy used for?

Boeing India and Air Works will commemorate their collaboration at the Boeing India Aatmanirbharta in Defence Conference being organized in New Delhi on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, with participation from dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Air Works Group, and other key supplier-partners.

Safran to manufacture engines for India’s 5th gen AMCA stealth fighter

About Boeing P8

The Boeing P-8 is a true multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, capable of anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as search and rescue. The P-8 can fly quicker and reach higher altitudes (up to 41,000 feet) (490 knots). When searching for submarines, surface boats, or search and rescue survivors, shorter transit periods minimize the size of the Area of Probability. P-8 is also intended for low-altitude flights, and it has already demonstrated its worth in humanitarian and search-and-rescue missions.

Aerospace

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.