Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Tata Projects, MDS Aero Partner to Expand India Engine Testing
Tata Projects in India is working with MDS Aero Support from Canada.
They want to improve places where aircraft engines can be tested.
Tata Projects will handle much of the construction and supporting systems.
These include buildings, cooling systems, air systems and exhaust systems.
MDS will design and connect the special testing equipment.
The companies say this can help India’s growing aerospace industry.
They also say the partnership can strengthen technology ties between India and Canada.
MDS has worked on engine-testing projects in more than 27 countries.
Tata Projects and Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation have formed a strategic partnership.
The collaboration aims to advance aero-engine testing infrastructure for India’s aerospace and propulsion ecosystem.
Tata Projects will oversee civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and site infrastructure works.
MDS will provide design, engineering, integration, commissioning and lifecycle support for gas turbine test facilities.
MDS, founded in 1985, has delivered gas turbine testing projects in more than 27 countries.
- Who
- Tata Projects and Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation.
- What
- A strategic partnership to advance aero-engine and gas turbine engine testing infrastructure.
- When
- Announced on Monday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The testing infrastructure will be developed in India through a partnership involving a Canada-based company.
- Why
- To support India’s growing aerospace and propulsion ecosystem and strengthen aerospace and technology ties between India and Canada.
- Indian partner
- Tata Projects
- Canadian partner
- MDS Aero Support Corporation
- Primary focus
- Aero-engine and gas turbine engine testing infrastructure
- Tata Projects’ role
- Civil and structural works, MEP, high-air-pressure systems, HVAC, exhaust systems, cooling-water systems and site infrastructure
- MDS’ role
- Design, engineering, supply, integration, commissioning and lifecycle support
- MDS founded
- 1985
- MDS international experience
- Gas turbine engine testing projects in more than 27 countries
