Dynamatic Manufactures First Chinook Aerostructures For Boeing

India’s Dynamatic Technologies Limited has manufactured the first set of aft pylon and cargo ramp assemblies for Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook helicopter.

“The production of major aerostructures for Boeing’s CH-47F helicopter is a major accomplishment, and is a significant milestone for the Indian aerospace industry,” said Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and managing director, Dynamatic Technologies Limited.

“The Chinook is an advanced helicopter requiring complex manufacturing processes, and this Make-in-India capability demonstrates that Indian companies can deliver high standards of quality and productivity within a competitive cost structure that is essential for the aerospace sector,” said Dennis Swanson, vice president, Boeing Defense, Space & Security India.

“In a competitive world where our customers are increasingly demanding more for less, this delivery is a milestone that demonstrates the capability we are scaling-up with our supply-chain partners, right here in India,” said Prat Kumar president for Boeing India.

“We set up a new assembly line with Dynamatic Technologies soon after the Prime Minister formally launched the ‘Make in India’ program in September 2014. Going forward, our participation will continue to accelerate with support from government and our industry partners,” Kumar added.

The commitment of Boeing and Dynamatic to “Make in India” was highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his inaugural address at Aero India 2015. In September last year Dynamatic Technologies and its collaborator Boeing inaugurated a plant in India to manufacture critical parts for a Boeing helicopter that is sold globally, the prime minister said.