New Delhi : The Bharat Forge–Liebherr Aerospace facility has officially opened in Pune, marking an important milestone for India’s aerospace manufacturing sector. The new unit, launched through a collaboration between Bharat Forge Limited and Liebherr-Aerospace of France, will manufacture high-precision landing gear components for both civil and military aircraft.
This development strengthens India’s growing aerospace ecosystem and supports the government’s Make in India initiative by bringing advanced aviation manufacturing capabilities to the country. With OEM-approved machining capabilities, the facility positions Bharat Forge among the first Indian companies capable of producing critical aircraft landing gear parts at global standards.
Details of Bharat Forge Liebherr Aerospace facility
A new aerospace manufacturing facility has been launched in Pune, Maharashtra, through a partnership between Bharat Forge Limited, one of India’s leading engineering companies, and Liebherr-Aerospace, a major global aerospace systems supplier based in France.
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The facility focuses on machining and manufacturing critical landing gear components used in aircraft. Landing gear is one of the most important structural systems in an aircraft, responsible for supporting the aircraft during take-off, landing, and ground operations.
This joint project aims to strengthen India’s aerospace supply chain and bring advanced manufacturing technology to the country.
What the New Aerospace Facility Will Produce
The Pune unit will manufacture high-precision landing gear components used in:
- Commercial passenger aircraft
- Military aircraft
- Special aviation platforms
These components require extremely tight tolerances and high-quality materials because landing gear systems carry the entire weight of an aircraft during landing.
The facility will use advanced machining technologies and quality control systems to meet global aerospace standards and OEM certification requirements.
Why Bharat Forge Liebherr Aerospace facility Is Important for India
The new aerospace unit is significant for several reasons.
1. Strengthening India’s Aerospace Manufacturing
India has been trying to expand its aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The new facility helps develop local capability in producing complex aircraft components, reducing dependence on imports.
2. Supporting the “Make in India” Initiative
The collaboration aligns with the Make in India program, which encourages global companies to manufacture advanced products within India.
3. Entry Into High-Value Aerospace Supply Chains
With OEM-approved machining capabilities, Bharat Forge becomes one of the first Indian companies capable of producing landing gear components for global aircraft manufacturers.
4. Job Creation and Technology Transfer
The facility is expected to generate high-skilled jobs and enable technology transfer from Europe to India, strengthening domestic engineering expertise.
About Bharat Forge
Bharat Forge Limited, part of the Kalyani Group, is one of the world’s largest forging companies. The company manufactures high-performance components for industries such as:
- Automotive
- Defence
- Aerospace
- Energy
- Railways
In recent years, Bharat Forge has significantly expanded its presence in the defence and aerospace sectors, investing in advanced manufacturing and global partnerships.
About Liebherr-Aerospace
Liebherr-Aerospace, headquartered in France and Germany, is a major supplier of aircraft systems to leading global aviation manufacturers.
The company specializes in:
- Landing gear systems
- Flight control systems
- Air management systems
- Aerospace components and services
Liebherr supplies systems to aircraft built by major companies like Airbus and other global aerospace OEMs.
