Airbus H125 Helicopter Assembly Line at Vemagal Opens
Why in the news
A helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the Airbus H125 was opened at Vemagal in Karnataka. It is the first such line in India in the private sector.
Key facts
- Facility: Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the Airbus H125 helicopter.
- Location: Vemagal, Karnataka.
- Builder: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, working with Airbus.
- Opened virtually by PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron.
Snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Helicopter model | Airbus H125 |
| Indian partner | Tata Advanced Systems Ltd |
| Place | Vemagal, Karnataka |
| Distinction | First private-sector helicopter FAL in India |
| Inaugurated by | Modi and Macron (virtual) |
Exam angle
- Abbreviation: FAL means Final Assembly Line.
- Helicopter type: Airbus H125.
- Joint inauguration involved the leaders of India and France.