New Delhi: The delivery of the first ‘Made in India’ Airbus H125 helicopter is expected in early 2027 which will be available for exports in the South Asian region as well, it was announced on Wednesday.

India’s first helicopter Final Assembly Line from the private sector, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to build the Airbus H125 helicopters, will be located in Vemagal in Karnataka.

The move promises to unlock the full potential of the rotorcraft market in South Asia.

“India is an ideal helicopter country. A ‘Made in India’ helicopter will help develop this market and position helicopters as an essential tool for nation-building,” said Jurgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia.

“We are extremely glad to be adding this new

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