Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers 250th AH-64 Apache fuselage, made in Hyderabad
These fuselages were manufactured for customers around the world, including the US Army, and most recently, the six on order with the Indian Army
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NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:20 Dec 2023 7:09 AM GMT
HYDERABAD: Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) on Wednesday said that it had delivered its 250th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter ordered by the Indian Army.
The fuselage was produced at state-of-the-art TBAL's production facility in Hyderabad. These fuselages were manufactured for customers around the world, including the US Army, and most recently, the six on order with the Indian Army.
“This milestone reflects TBAL's continuous dedication to bolstering India's defence capabilities and advancing the nation's indigenous manufacturing prowess. The joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) employs over 900 engineers and technicians, leveraging cutting-edge robotics, automation, and advanced aerospace concepts in its manufacturing processes,” said Boeing India representatives.
The TBAL’s 14,000 sqm facility serves as a global sole source supplier for Apache fuselages, with over 90 percent of the parts used in the Apache aerostructure assemblies manufactured in India through more than 100 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) suppliers, the Boeing India representatives added.
