Bengaluru: In a landmark achievement for the Indian aerospace sector, Dynamatic Technologies Limited January 13 announced the readiness for delivery of the first complete ship-set of all eight doors comprising of main passenger doors, service doors, cargo doors and overwing emergency exit doors for the Airbus A220 aircraft. The readiness for delivery, marks a significant milestone in the “Make in India” initiative and underscores the country’s rising capabilities in complex aerostructure manufacturing.
The handover ceremony was held at Dynamatic’s facility in Bengaluru, presided over by Samir Kumar Sinha, Civil Aviation Secretary of India; Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor; Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia; and Dr Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and Managing Director, Dynamatic Technologies Limited in the presence of Airbus MFT and Dynamatic team.
Speaking at the event, Samir Kumar Sinha said, “It’s a pleasure to be here at Dynamatic Aerotropolis in Bengaluru on a truly significant occasion. Today, marks the delivery of the first complete ship-set of all eight doors for the Airbus A220 aircraft, completed ahead of schedule. This is a proud moment for Dynamatic, for Airbus and for India’s aerospace sector. This is a feat which is made in India, made for the world. On behalf of Government of India, I offer congratulations to the entire Dynamatic team and to Airbus.”
Dr Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and MD of Dynamatic Technologies Limited, said, “The A220 represents the pinnacle of modern commercial aviation, and Dynamatic is proud to have successfully industrialised all door variants for this aircraft right here in India. By collaborating with Airbus and our domestic partner-suppliers, we have achieved over 99% indigenous value-added content for these high-technology aerostructures – a testament to the extraordinary teamwork of our people and the Government of India in delivering world-class manufacturing in record time. This delivery firmly positions India as a vital hub in Airbus’ global supply chain. By bringing together an extensive network of Indian aerospace players, we are not just creating jobs and fostering advanced capabilities; we are reinforcing the ‘Make in India’ vision by establishing the largest aerospace export programme in our country’s history.”
