Airbus Helicopters has announced its partnership with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line (FAL) for helicopters in the country.

The FAL will produce Airbus' best-selling H125 helicopter from its civil range for India, and export it to certain neighboring countries.

The FAL will be the first example of the private sector setting up a helicopter manufacturing plant in India, giving a major boost to the Indian government's 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat' (Autonomous India) program.

The FAL in India will undertake the integration of major component assemblies, avionics and mission systems, installation of electrical harnesses, hydraulics, flight controls, dynamic components, fuel system and engine.

A civil helicopter 'made in India' will not only symbolize the confidence of New India, but will also unlock the true potential of the helicopter market in the country," said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

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