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Airbus awards order for A220 aircraft doors to Bengaluru firm
This is one of the largest aerospace export contracts to India
Airbus grants contract of A220 family aircraft to Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies / Image: @JM_Scindia
In an effort to boost ‘Make in India’ vision, Airbus has awarded a contract for the manufacturing and assembly of its A220 aircraft doors to Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies.
The agreement marks one of the largest aerospace export contracts to India which will support the ramp-up of the A220 programme.
Under the agreement, the firm will manufacture and assemble the cargo, passenger and service doors along with the over-wing emergency exit doors for the A220 family aircraft (eight doors per aircraft). The doors contract includes the manufacturing of detailed parts components, which will create downstream opportunities for the other Indian suppliers, according to a statement by Airbus.
This is the second contract awarded by Airbus to an Indian supplier in less than one year. In 2023, the company gave the contract for the manufacturing of bulk and cargo doors of the A320 Family to Tata Advanced Systems.
A long-standing partner to Airbus, the Bengaluru firm already manufactures the flap track beam of Airbus A330 and A320 Family aircraft as well as the cockpit escape hatch door of the A220.
“For Airbus, India is a strategic resource hub where the company is expanding its industrial footprint with aircraft assembly, component manufacturing, engineering design and development, MRO support, pilot and maintenance training as well as academic collaboration to foster human capital,” the statement highlighted.
Currently, Airbus’ procurement of components and services from India stands at about US$750 million every year. It is set to rise to US$1.5 billion in the next few years.
Airbus’ efforts to expand the Indian aerospace ecosystem also includes the building of two final assembly lines: One for the C295 military aircraft in Vadodara and second for the H125 helicopter.
The A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market and brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials, and latest-generation technologies and engines.
It is apt for regional as well as long distance routes, featuring a 50 percent reduced noise footprint and up to 25 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. It also possesses around 40 percent lower NOx emissions than industry standards.
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