Bharat Forge launches flight components manufacturing facility with French co Liebherr-Aerospace

Bharat Forge's aerospace division on Wednesday inaugurated a landing gear components machining facility in Pune in collaboration with France-based Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, becoming one of the first Indian companies to operate OEM-approved landing gear components machining capabilities.

The newly inaugurated facility integrates advanced machining centres dedicated to high-precision landing-gear components, the company said in a regulatory filing. However, the company did not disclose the scale of investment in the project.

Shares of Bharat Forge Ltd. were trading at Rs 1835.55 per scrip after a Rs 7.50 decline as on 10:28 AM on Wednesday on BSE.


Bharat Forge now has a full-stack aerospace manufacturing portfolio, including aero-engine components, airframe structures, and landing-gear sub-systems for civil and military aviation. The company also produces turbine and compressor parts, forged rings, shafts, and discs, along with structural and landing-gear elements.

Bharat Forge is also setting up an advanced aerospace ring mill in India to produce high-value forged rings for aero-engine programs.

Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge thanked Liebherr-Aerospace for the faith reposed in BFL Aerospace division to deliver critical components and products for its global requirements, and said, "This state-of-the art facility planned in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace is a very significant milestone in the company's journey in the Aerospace sector and a testament to our ability to add value to the customer relationships...it’s a commitment to scaling up our reach and enhancing value addition across our operations."

The company noted that the development marks a significant step towards advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and strengthening the country’s role in global aerospace supply chains.

The facility is tailored precisely to the requirements of the global aerospace industry, said Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior dignitaries from Liebherr-Aerospace and Bharat Forge Limited.