Bharat Forge and Liebherr-Aerospace Take Flight with New Landing Gear Facility in Pune

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“We are proud and pleased to embark on this partnership with Bharat Forge, a strong and highly technological industry leader. Together we are building a state-of-the-art facility tailored precisely to the requirements of the global aerospace industry. We deeply value this collaboration that marks a significant milestone in advancing innovation and excellence for our customers worldwide.” - Martin Wandel, Managing Director & COO - Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS

March 2026 : In a move that significantly elevates India’s standing in the global aviation supply chain, Bharat Forge Ltd. has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Landing Gear Components Machining Facility at its Mundhwa plant. Developed in collaboration with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, the facility marks a milestone as one of the first OEM-approved, large-scale landing gear machining operations in the country.

The inauguration signals a strategic shift toward high-precision aerospace manufacturing. The new center integrates advanced machining technology specifically dedicated to complex landing gear components, bridging a critical gap in India's domestic aerospace ecosystem for both civil and military aviation.

Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, emphasized the strategic depth of the partnership: “This state-of-the art facility planned in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace is a very significant milestone in Bharat Forge’s journey in the Aerospace sector and a testament to our ability to add value to the customer relationships. We thank Liebherr-Aerospace for the faith reposed in the BFL Aerospace division to deliver critical components and products for its global requirements. Today marks more than just an opening; it’s a commitment to scaling up our reach and enhancing value addition across our operations. Through strategic partnership, we are building a foundation for the Indian manufacturing industry to remain sustainable, driving long-term growth.”

The collaboration is equally vital for Liebherr-Aerospace. Mr. Martin Wandel, Managing Director and COO at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, noted: “We are proud and pleased to embark on this partnership with Bharat Forge, a strong and highly technological industry leader. Together we are building a state-of-the-art facility tailored precisely to the requirements of the global aerospace industry. We deeply value this collaboration that marks a significant milestone in advancing innovation and excellence for our customers worldwide.”

With this launch, Bharat Forge solidifies its "full-stack" aerospace portfolio, which now spans aero-engine parts, airframe structures, and landing-gear sub-systems. As the company prepares to further expand with an advanced aerospace ring-mill, this Pune-based facility serves as a powerful symbol of India’s maturing role as a global hub for world-class aerospace solutions.

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