Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers 100th fuselage for AH-64 Apache
HYDERABAD: Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), on Friday, delivered its 100th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache combat helicopter to Boeing, from its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage will be transported to Boeing’s AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility in Arizona, US, for integration into the final assembly line.
On the occasion, IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao said, “This is a proud moment for Telangana and a noteworthy step in the growth of India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing. Our government is committed to providing all the support necessary to make the State a preferred destination for global aviation and defence manufacturers. I congratulate Boeing and Tata for this milestone.” Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India, said that TBAL was an example of Boeing’s commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the co-development of integrated systems in aerospace and defence not just for India, but for the world.
