Dynamatic hands over 'Made in India' aero structures to Bell Helicopter

Both had signed an agreement for supply of aero structures for Bell 407 in Nov 2014

Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies has handed over the first 'Made in India' aero structures for the Bell 407GX/GT to Bell Helicopter at the Aero India show, here on Thursday.

Bell Helicopter, Textron India (TIPL) and Dynamatic Technologies have been working together since 2012 to develop world-class aeronautic capacity in India as a crucial part of Bell Helicopter’s global sourcing strategy.

Following the government’s ambitious 'Make in India' announcement, Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems had signed a multi-million dollar global agreement in November 2014 with Dynamatic Technologies for supply of major airframe assemblies for Bell 407 GX and 407 GT. The agreement was for a seven-year period, with an option of extending it throughout the life of the product. 

The agreement established Dynamatic as a sole source supplier of major airframe assemblies for Bell 407.

Over a three-year period, Dynamatic has successfully developed over 200 part numbers complying with the Bell Quality System, and regular export of these parts to Bell Helicopter has already started. 

“The uniqueness of the Dynamatic – Bell program is that it involves the development of manufactured items from raw material itself, and brings foundational aerospace knowledge to the Indian private sector.  In addition, Dynamatic has successfully indigenised the manufacture of major helicopter assemblies in collaboration with Bell Helicopter,” the company said.

Both companies remain engaged in identifying additional business opportunities in the region. 

“Dynamatic in partnership with Bell Helicopter and Textron Inc, have invested considerably in training and quality systems to establish advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities in India,” said Udayant Malhoutra, CEO & Managing Director, Dynamatic Technologies.

“In addition to our own facilities, we have supported the development of an ecosystem of highly capable and fully certified suppliers in India, which is truly in consonance with the National ‘Make in India’ program,” he added.

Bell Helicopter is committed to the 'Make in India' program, and the progress Dynamatic has made as the sole-source provider of Bell 407GX and 407GT major airframe assemblies is a significant step towards this objective, said Van Wilson, Bell Helicopter’s Program Director, Light Commercial Aircraft.