Mahindra Aerospace
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Anand Mahindra |
| Headquarters | Mumbai , India |
Key people | Arvind Mehra (Executive Director & CEO), Anand Mahindra (Vice-Chairman & MD), Hemant Luthra (President) |
| Products | Aircraft, aviation-related services, aerostructures |
| Parent | Mahindra Group |
Mahindra Aerospace is an aerospace enterprise from India, operating as a division of the Mahindra Group. It holds the distinction of being the pioneer private Indian company to produce smaller civil aircraft aimed at the domestic general aviation sector. The organization is certified under AS9100 Rev.D for its design capabilities.
Overview
Established in 2003 by Anand Mahindra, Mahindra Aerospace is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The leadership team comprises Mr. Arvind Mehra (Executive Director & CEO), Anand Mahindra (Vice-Chairman & MD), and Hemant Luthra (President). The company’s core activities include manufacturing aircraft, providing aviation-related services, and producing aerostructures.
Considerable investments have been made by Mahindra Aerospace to develop manufacturing facilities and component production units, serving both the Indian and global markets. Its growth strategy prioritizes collaborations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier I suppliers to enhance supply chain robustness and broaden its aerospace sector presence.
The firm’s offerings consist of smaller civil aircraft designed specifically for the expanding Indian general aviation market, establishing Mahindra Aerospace as a significant contributor to India's aerospace evolution, supported by the extensive network of the Mahindra Group.
Acquisitions
In December 2009, Mahindra & Mahindra acquired a controlling 75.1% stake in Gippsland Aeronautics, an Australian aircraft manufacturer known for models such as the Gippsland GA200, Gippsland GA8 Airvan, and Gippsland GA10 Airvan. Following this acquisition, the company was rebranded as GippsAero.
Additionally, the group secured a 75.1% ownership in Aerostaff Australia, a producer of precision aerospace components and assemblies catering to major OEMs.
Further expansion occurred in June 2010 when Mahindra Aerospace purchased the Australian division of Boeing, which specializes in aerospace component manufacturing.
Products
The light aircraft NAL NM5 was developed through a partnership between National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Mahindra Aerospace.