AK Antony inaugurates BEML's Aerospace Manufacturing Facility in Mysore

Mysore: Defence Minister Shri AK Antony inaugurated the Aerospace Manufacturing Facility at the Mysore Complex of BEML Ltd. The new facility will manufacture gears for helicopters including the Light Combat Helicopter, jigs for aircraft structures, machining of aerospace components, fabrication of structural sub-assemblies for Su-30 fighter jets and an array of Ground Support and Ground Handling Equipment.
"Get ready to deliver more quality products, assure deliveries on time and I can assure you the government will give you all support," said Antony while calling on the management and the employees to take full advantage of the Defence Offset Policy.
The Aerospace Manufacturing Division of BEML was launched two years ago during Aero India 2009. The division is already AS-9100B certified. "It will eventually undertake manufacture of complex Gears and Gear Boxes for helicopters and aero engines, landing gears for aircraft and upgrades of aircraft and choppers," said Kallol Roy, Asstt. General Manager (Quality Control).
BEML has also acquired 25 acres of land worth Rs 360 crores at the Areospace Park SEZ near the New International Airport in Bangalore for setting up an exclusive Aerospace Manufacturing Complex.
09/02/11 Ramanathan/Machinist.in

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