Tata To Produce S-92 Cabins For Sikorsky
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Kerry Lynch
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has signed an agreement with the Tata Group for the manufacturer of S-92 helicopters cabins in India. Tata Advanced Systems Limited will produce the cabins at a new facility to be built in Hyderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh. First cabin is slated for delivery in late 2010.
"India's aerospace market is poised for significant growth, and we are thrilled to have the opportunities to support that growth and to tap into the capabilities of India's highly skilled aerospace workforce," said Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino.
Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata said the agreement is a first step for India to become "a global hub for aerospace manufacturing."
The agreement strengthens the existing partnership between Tata and Sikorsky parent United Technologies Corp., the companies said.
While the agreement marks Sikorsky's first foray into manufacturing in India, UTC's Hamilton Sundstrand, Pratt & Whitney, Otis Elevator, Carrier and other units have a presence in the country.
Photo credit: Sikorsky
