Bharat Forge and Liebherr-Aerospace Launch Advanced Landing Gear Machining Facility in Pune

Chandigarh, Mar 11: The aerospace division of Bharat Forge Ltd. today inaugurated a cutting-edge Landing Gear Components Machining Facility in Mundhwa, Pune, developed in collaboration with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. This milestone positions Bharat Forge among the first companies in India, and one of the few at scale globally, to operate OEM-approved landing gear components machining capabilities, integrating advanced machining centers dedicated to high-precision landing gear components.

 The inauguration was attended by senior dignitaries from Liebherr-Aerospace, including Mr. Martin Wandel, Managing Director and COO; Mr. Philipp Walter, Managing Director at Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH; Mr. Bernd Schacherl, Director Procurement; and Mr. Sanjay Prasad and Mr. Sunil Kalra, Managing Directors of Liebherr India Private Limited. From Bharat Forge, the ceremony was led by Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint MD, and Mr. Guru Biswal, CEO of the Aerospace Division.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Amit Kalyani said,

 “This state-of-the-art facility, planned in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, is a significant milestone in Bharat Forge’s aerospace journey and a testament to our ability to add value to customer relationships. Through this strategic collaboration, we are building a foundation for India’s manufacturing industry to remain sustainable while driving long-term growth.”

Mr. Martin Wandel, Managing Director and COO at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, added,

“We are proud to partner with Bharat Forge, a strong and highly technological industry leader. Together, we are building a facility tailored to the requirements of the global aerospace industry, marking a significant milestone in advancing innovation and excellence for customers worldwide.”

With this new facility, Bharat Forge now has a full-stack aerospace manufacturing portfolio spanning aero-engine components, airframe structures, and landing gear sub-systems for civil and military aviation. The company produces turbine and compressor parts, forged rings, shafts, discs, and structural and landing gear elements. Additionally, Bharat Forge is setting up an advanced aerospace ring mill in India to produce high-value forged rings for aero-engine programs.

This facility strengthens Bharat Forge Aerospace’s role in the global aerospace supply chain and underscores India’s growing contribution to the sector.