Tata signs deal with Sirkorsky for making S-92 cabin

New Delhi: The Tata Group on Friday signed an agreement with the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for manufacturing the US-based company's S-92 helicopter cabins in India.
The agreement between Tata Group subsidiary Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and Sikorsky, a United Technologies Corporation subsidiary, envisages delivery of the first cabin by late 2010 for the four-bladed, twin-engine helicopter, meant for both military and civilian markets.
The cabins would roll out from a new greenfield facility to be constructed at Hyderabad by TASL, a company for providing integrated solutions to aerospace, defence, homeland security and disaster management.
"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," Sikorsky President Jeffrey P Pino told reporters here.
Ratan N Tata, Tata Sons Chairman, said his company believes that the production of S-92 cabins in India is a significant first step in the growth of India as a global hub for aerospace manufacturing.
S-92 is available in its military avatar as H-92 Super Hawk and is capable of carrying 22 troops. It is also available in a Search and Rescue and executive transport configuration, and also in maritime shipboard helicopter design CH-148 Cyclone.
12/06/09 PTI/Economic Times

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