Bharat Forge and Liebherr-Aerospace Launch Advanced Landing Gear Machining
Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art landing gear components machining facility at Mundhwa in Pune, developed in collaboration with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
With the commissioning of the new facility, Bharat Forge becomes among the first companies in India and one of the few globally operating at scale to run OEM-approved machining capabilities for landing gear components.
The move is expected to strengthen India’s position in global aerospace supply chains and deepen the country’s capabilities in high-value aerospace manufacturing.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior leaders from Liebherr-Aerospace, including Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS; Philipp Walter, Managing Director at Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH; Bernd Schacherl, Director Procurement at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS; and Sanjay Prasad and Sunil Kalra, Managing Directors at Liebherr India Private Limited.
From Bharat Forge, the event was led by Amit Kalyani, Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, and Guru Biswal, Chief Executive Officer of the company’s aerospace division.
Broader Strategy
Bharat Forge in a statement added that the facility forms part of its broader strategy to build an integrated aerospace manufacturing portfolio. The company currently manufactures a wide range of aerospace components including turbine and compressor parts, forged rings, shafts, discs, and airframe structures, along with landing gear elements.
The company is also setting up an advanced aerospace ring mill in India to manufacture high-value forged rings used in aero-engine programmes, further strengthening its presence in the global aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.
Significant Milestone
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.”
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.”
Published on March 11, 2026
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