Nagpur: The upcoming project of Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt Ltd is expected to generate nearly 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The actual manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2026. The facility will be located near Nagpur Airport, enabling it to benefit from existing infrastructure and logistics connectivity.
This will be Maharashtra’s first dedicated plant for the customisation and complete production of helicopters, and will function as a Centre of Excellence for rotary-wing platforms, including integration and flight testing. The use of international-grade aerospace technology will help strengthen India’s growing presence in the global aerospace supply chain.
Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to establish the manufacturing facility in Nagpur. The MoU was signed by Industries Department Secretary P. Anbalagan and Max Aerospace Chairman Bharat Malkani. Other dignitaries present included MIDC CEO P Velrasu, Max Aerospace CFO Kirit Mehta, Business Development Head Meghna Malkani, President Jayesh Mehta, and other senior advisors.
Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to establish a helicopter manufacturing facility in Nagpur
On the occasion, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence that the initiative would significantly enhance Nagpur’s role in the defence production sector, aligning with the national objectives of ‘Make in India’ and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He assured full support from the state government for the timely execution of the project and acknowledged Nagpur’s growing infrastructure and industrial potential.
Speaking at the event, Bharat Malkani said that Nagpur provides a well-developed ecosystem for defence manufacturing, and the state government has extended all required support for setting up the facility. “Being a native of Maharashtra, I have chosen to bring this investment home and will work towards making the state a national leader in helicopter manufacturing,” he stated.
The upcoming project with an investment of Rs 8,000 crore is expected to generate nearly 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The actual manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2026
This public-private partnership is expected to play a transformational role in Maharashtra’s industrial landscape, while also contributing significantly to India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in defence production.
