Pune: Bharat Forge Limited has inaugurated a state-of-the-art landing gear machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, developed in collaboration with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS.
The new Landing Gear Machining facility marks a significant milestone for India’s aerospace manufacturing sector and positions the company among the first in the country – and among the first globally at scale – to operate OEM-approved Landing Gear Machining capabilities.
The advanced Landing Gear Machining facility integrates high-precision machining centres dedicated to producing landing-gear components.
The development represents a major step toward strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing the country’s participation in global aerospace supply chains through advanced Landing Gear Machining infrastructure.
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Senior Leadership Attends Launch Event
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of senior leadership from Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS and Bharat Forge Limited.
From Liebherr-Aerospace, the dignitaries included:
- Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS
- Philipp Walter, Managing Director, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH
- Bernd Schacherl, Director Procurement, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS
- Sanjay Prasad, Managing Director, Liebherr India Private Limited
- Sunil Kalra, Managing Director, Liebherr India Private Limited
Representing Bharat Forge were:
- Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Limited
- Guru Biswal, CEO, Bharat Forge Aerospace Division
- Strategic Step for Aerospace Manufacturing
Amit Kalyani said: “This state-of-the art facility planned in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace is a very significant milestone in Bharat Forge’s journey in the Aerospace sector and a testament to our ability to add value to the customer relationships. We thank Liebherr-Aerospace for the faith reposed in BFL Aerospace division to deliver critical components and products for its global requirements.
Today marks more than just an opening; it’s a commitment to scaling up our reach and enhancing value addition across our operations. Through strategic partnership, we are building a foundation for Indian manufacturing industry to remain sustainable driving long-term growth.”
The new Landing Gear Machining facility further strengthens the company’s aerospace manufacturing portfolio, which spans aero-engine components, airframe structures, and landing-gear sub-systems for both civil and military aviation.
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Expanding Aerospace Capabilities
With the commissioning of the Landing Gear Machining unit, Bharat Forge now offers a comprehensive aerospace manufacturing portfolio.
The company produces turbine and compressor parts, forged rings, shafts, and discs, along with structural components and landing-gear elements.
In addition to the new Landing Gear Machining capability, Bharat Forge is also establishing an advanced aerospace ring mill in India that will manufacture high-value forged rings for aero-engine programs.
Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, stated: “We are proud and pleased to embark on this partnership with Bharat Forge, a strong and highly technological industry leader.
Together we are building a state-of-the-art facility tailored precisely to the requirements of the global aerospace industry. We deeply value this collaboration that marks a significant milestone in advancing innovation and excellence for our customers worldwide.”
Landing Gear Machining Facility: Strengthening India’s Role in the Global Aerospace Supply Chain
The introduction of advanced Landing Gear Machining capabilities enhances the role of Bharat Forge Aerospace within the global aerospace supply chain.
The facility highlights India’s growing contribution to aerospace manufacturing and reflects the country’s expanding capabilities in high-precision engineering and advanced aerospace components production through large-scale Landing Gear Machining infrastructure.
