Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselages for the six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
Boeing completed the delivery of all 22 AH64E Apache helicopters to the Indian Air Force in 2020.
Spread over 14,000 square meters, the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility manufactures aerostructures for Ng's AH-64 Apache helicopters, including fuselages, secondary structures, and vertical spar boxes, for customers around the world.
TBAL is an example of Boeing's commitment to a self-reliant India and the co-development of integrated systems in aerospace and defense not only for India but for the world.
Successful delivery of the first fuselage for Boeing AH-64 Apache combat helicopters for the Indian Army is the result of the hard work and seamless collaboration of the teams at TBAL, India.
This delivery also positions TBAL and India as an important manufacturing bases in overall Boeing operations.
We stay committed towards the progression of indigenous defense manufacturing with a strong focus on quality and timely delivery,” said, Sukaran Singh, managing director, and chief executive officer, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).