Pune, March 11, 2026 – The aerospace division of Bharat Forge Ltd. today inaugurated a state-of-the-art
Landing Gear Components Machining Facility in Mundhwa, Pune (India), developed in collaboration with
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. This milestone positions Bharat Forge among the first
companies in India, and one of the first at scale – to operate OEM-approved landing gear components
machining capabilities. It integrates advanced machining centres dedicated to high-precision landing-gear
components and marks a significant step towards advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem
and strengthening the country’s role in global aerospace supply chains.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior dignitaries from Liebherr-Aerospace, including Mr.
Martin Wandel (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation
SAS), Mr. Philipp Walter (Managing Director at Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH,), Mr. Bernd
Schacherl (Director Procurement at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS), Mr. Sanjay Prasad
(Managing Director at Liebherr India Private Limited ) and Mr. Sunil Kalra (Managing Director at Liebherr
India Private Limited). From Bharat Forge, the event was led by Mr. Amit Kalyani (VC & JMD, Bharat Forge
Limited), Mr. Guru Biswal (CEO, Bharat Forge Aerospace Division).
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge
stated, “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 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 Indian manufacturing industry to remain
sustainable driving long-term growth.”
Bharat Forge now has a full-stack aerospace manufacturing portfolio across 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, and discs, along with structural and landing-gear
elements. It is also setting up an advanced aerospace ring-mill in India to produce high-value forged rings
for aero-engine programs.
Mr. Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace &
Transportation SAS added, “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.”
This combined capability strengthens Bharat Forge Aerospace’s role in the industry’s supply chain and
highlights India’s growing contribution to the aerospace sector.
About Bharat Forge Aerospace
Bharat Forge Aerospace Division, is dedicated to the design, development, and manufacturing of critical
aerospace components. With deep expertise in forging, precision machining, and sub‑assembly
integration, we have built a strong reputation for engineering excellence and compliance with stringent
international standards. Driven by innovation and strategic collaborations with global OEMs and Tier‑1
suppliers, the Aerospace is expanding its role in the global aerospace supply chain with focus on advanced
manufacturing technologies, capability expansion, and customer trust reflects its vision to position India
as a hub for world‑class aerospace solutions.
About Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, headquartered in Toulouse (France), is one of 13 product
segments of the Liebherr Group and a first-tier provider of on-board solutions in the aerospace and
transportation industry, contributing to a more sustainable transport through innovative products, best
in class services and performance excellence. The aerospace product portfolio offered to civil and defense
customers includes environmental control and thermal management systems, flight control and actuation
systems, landing gears as well as on-board electronics. For rail vehicles of all kinds Liebherr offers heating,
ventilation and air conditioning systems, passive and active hydraulic systems for braking, damping, axle
steering and levelling. Furthermore, Liebherr serves the commercial vehicle market with trailer cooling
systems.
About the Liebherr Group
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product portfolio. The
company is one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world. It also provides
high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other areas. The Liebherr Group
includes over 150 companies across all continents. In 2024, it employed more than 50,000 staff and
achieved combined revenues of over 14 billion euros. Liebherr was founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949 in
the southern German town of Kirchdorf an der Iller. Since then, the staff have been pursuing the goal of
achieving continuous technological innovation and bringing industry-leading solutions to its customers.
