Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Max Aerospace to Build Helicopter Unit in Nagpur
Max Aerospace is building a helicopter factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after signing an agreement with the government.
The project will cost Rs 8,000 crore and will focus on building and testing helicopters.
The company hopes to start building the plant by mid-2026.
This facility will create 2,000 jobs.
The government supports the initiative, viewing it as an investment in India's strategic capabilities and in alignment with national missions such as 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt Ltd signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government.
The agreement is to establish a helicopter manufacturing unit in Nagpur.
The project involves an investment of Rs 8,000 crore.
The facility is designed to focus on customization, integration, and flight testing of rotary-wing platforms.
The plan is to start building the plant by the middle of 2026.
- Who
- Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt Ltd and the Maharashtra government are involved.
- What
- An MoU was signed for a helicopter manufacturing unit.
- When
- The plant is planned to begin construction by the middle of 2026.
- Where
- The facility will be located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The initiative aims to boost aerospace manufacturing and self-reliance in the defense sector.
- Company
- Max Aerospace & Aviation Pvt Ltd
- Location
- Nagpur
- Investment
- Rs 8,000 crore
- Employment
- 2,000 jobs
- Facility Focus
- Customization, integration, and flight testing of rotary-wing platforms.
- Construction Start
- Mid-2026 (planned)
Sources
State, Mumbai-based firm sign MoU to set up helicopter manufacturing facility in Nagpur
VIDEO: Maharashtra Industries Dept, Max Aerospace Sign ₹8,000 Crore MoU For Helicopter Manufacturing Unit In Nagpur
Max Aerospace to set up Rs 8,000 crore helicopter factory in Nagpur, signs MoU with Maharashtra
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