Rotorcraft
Tata and Airbus Set To Build H125 Helicopters in India
Single-engined rotorcraft will compete with Hindustan Aeronautics’ Light Utility Helicopter
Airbus H125 helicopter
Through a partnership with The Tata Group, Airbus is preparing to start production of its H125 single-engine helicopter at a site in India. © Airbus Helicopters

The Tata Group and Airbus Helicopters are close to confirming the location of the final assembly line where they will make H125 rotorcraft in India. This will be the first privately-owned helicopter manufacturer in India, with Bangalore reportedly emerging as the likely site from a shortlist of five possible locations.

Through their joint venture, Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus will integrate all components for the single-engined helicopters, as well as install all avionics and mission systems, electrical harnesses, hydraulics, fuel systems, flight controls, and the Safran Arriel 2D turboshafts. The new operation will compete with the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) developed by government-owned Hindustan Aeronautics for both the civil and defense markets.