Tata
Advanced Systems Signs MoU with Sikorsky Aircraft for
helicopter cabin production
February
15, 2008
Sikorsky Aircraft today announced the
signing of a memorandum of understanding for teaming up
with Tata Advanced Systems to manufacture S-92® helicopter
cabins in India. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies.
Tata Advanced Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Tata Industries focused on providing integrated solutions
for defence and aerospace.
The Tata Group is one of India's oldest and largest
conglomerates with businesses spread over seven sectors
and comprised of 98 companies operating on six continents.
"India represents an expansive rotorcraft market
with enormous potential and opportunity," said
Sikorsky president Jeffrey P Pino. "While we are
only in the most preliminary of stages, I am most excited
at the possibility of working with the well known and
admired Tata Group, and tapping into India's skilled
aerospace industry and capability."
Tata Industries believes that this manufacturing facility
for the S-92 helicopter cabin will offer productivity
gains to Sikorsky while bringing new manufacturing technology
to India. This initiative forms important part of the
larger strategy for this sector.
The S-92 cabin will be displayed at the Tata Pavilion
at the Defexpo 2008 show in New Delhi beginning from
February 16, 2008.
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