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Tata Advanced Systems Delivers Key Components for India-bound Chinook to Boeing

NEW DELHI:  Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited today announced the delivery of the first crown and tailcone assembly for…

Tata Advanced Systems Delivers Key Components for India-bound Chinook to Boeing

NEW DELHI:  Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited today announced the delivery of the first crown and tailcone assembly for the Indian configuration of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. Manufactured by TASL in Hyderabad, the parts will be delivered to Boeing for final assembly of the 15 helicopters on delivery to the Indian Air Force. ÂThis delivery is another significant step in our journey to increase defense capability and manufacturing capacity out of India with our strategic partners, said Pratyush Kumar, President, Boeing India. ÂTata Advanced Systems has demonstrated its ability to deliver high-quality components to the CH-47 Chinook program on schedule, which in turn helps Boeing meet commitments to our customers. We are clearly invested in leveraging the full potential of capability that exists in India to continue delivering greater value for less cost to our U.S. and international customers. Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, TASL, said, ÂWe are proud to deliver the first crown and tailcone assembly for CH-47F Chinook helicopter. Undertaking the responsibility of complete manufacture and assembly for Boeing gives us an excellent opportunity to display our capability of development and assembly projects in high technology areas to global quality standards.” 
Defence Ministry finalised an order with Boeing in 2015 for the production, training and support of 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to enhance IndiaÂs capabilities across a range of military and humanitarian missions. Deliveries will begin in 2019, Boeing said in a statement here. 
TASL is already delivering crown and tailcones for CH-47 Chinook helicopters for the U.S. Army and international customers. The CH-47F Chinook is the advanced multi-mission helicopter which is being operated by the U.S. Army and 18 other defense forces around the world. BoeingÂs network in India includes 35 direct and 120 indirect suppliers from India that manufacture advanced and complex components and sub-assemblies for a range of various commercial and defense aircraft.  

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