Tata Projects partners with Canadian firm MDS Aero to advance aero-engine testing infra in India

New Delhi: Tata Projects on Monday said it has forged a strategic partnership with Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation to advance aero-engine testing infrastructure in India.

The collaboration brings together Tata Projects' advanced infrastructure capabilities and MDS Aero Support's global expertise in gas turbine engine testing, a company statement said.

The companies aim to support the development of advanced testing infrastructure for India's rapidly growing aerospace and propulsion ecosystem, it added.


Under the partnership, Tata Projects will lead key infrastructure elements including civil and structural works, MEP, high-air-pressure systems, HVAC, high-temperature exhaust systems, cooling-water systems and associated site infrastructure.

MDS will bring its specialised expertise in the design, engineering, supply, integration, commissioning and lifecycle support of advanced gas turbine engine test facilities and systems.

Rajiv Menon, President and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Tata Projects, said India's aerospace ecosystem is moving into a new phase, with growing ambitions across aircraft manufacturing, propulsion, testing and advanced technologies, and the infrastructure supporting these capabilities will be equally important.

Joe Hajjar, Chief Revenue Officer, MDS Aero Support Corporation, said:" Together, we bring a strong combination of local execution capability and global engine-testing expertise to support India's growing aerospace sector, while also helping to strengthen aerospace and technology ties between Canada and India."

Founded in 1985, MDS has delivered gas turbine engine testing projects in more than 27 countries and has developed turnkey test capabilities for engine components across the aviation, defence and industrial markets.