FACC has expanded its partnership with Kineco Aerospace by awarding the Indian company a second work package for the production of composite components for Airbus. The move strengthens the long-term collaboration between the two companies and supports the development of India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
The new work package follows the successful completion of a key qualification milestone with Airbus and builds on the long-term supply chain agreement signed by FACC and Kineco Aerospace during the Paris Air Show in 2025. Under the expanded partnership, Kineco Aerospace will manufacture several thousand advanced composite components annually from its facilities in India, with serial production scheduled to begin by the end of 2027.
The project reinforces India’s growing role in the global aerospace supply chain and highlights increasing confidence in the country’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. It also reflects FACC’s strategy of working with long-term industrial partners to build sustainable aerospace production capacity in key global markets.
The composite components produced by Kineco Aerospace will support Airbus aircraft programmes and will be manufactured to meet stringent international quality and certification standards. Advanced composite materials are widely used in modern aircraft because of their lightweight properties, high strength and durability, helping improve fuel efficiency and aircraft performance.
Commenting on the expansion, Andreas Furthmayr, Executive Vice President – Aerostructures, FACC, said India is becoming an increasingly important hub for the global aerospace industry. He noted that the company is focused on developing industrial capabilities in the country through trusted long-term partnerships rather than simply sourcing components. He added that Kineco Aerospace has consistently demonstrated the high standards required by FACC, and the second work package reflects the confidence built between the two companies over the years.
SR Mukherjee, Chief Operating Officer, Kineco Aerospace, described the award as a major milestone in the partnership. He said securing a second Airbus-related work package from FACC validates Kineco’s expertise in advanced composite manufacturing and reinforces its position as a strategic partner in the global aerospace supply chain. He added that the collaboration supports the company’s vision of developing world-class composite manufacturing capabilities in India for global aerospace customers.
The expanded partnership is expected to create new opportunities for technology development, skill enhancement and advanced manufacturing within India’s aerospace sector. It also aligns with the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic aerospace production and integrate Indian companies into global aircraft manufacturing programmes.
FACC is one of the world’s leading aerospace technology companies, specialising in the design, development and production of lightweight aircraft structures and advanced aerospace systems. The company works with major global aircraft manufacturers and supplies technologies for commercial aviation as well as emerging mobility platforms, including passenger and cargo drones. During fiscal year 2025, FACC reported revenue of €984.4 million and employed more than 3,900 people across 15 international locations.
Founded in 1995, Kineco Group is one of India’s leading composite technology companies with operations spanning aerospace and defence, railways, renewable energy and industrial applications. Through its advanced manufacturing facilities and international subsidiaries, the company supplies high-performance composite structures and engineered solutions to leading global aerospace manufacturers, defence organisations and transportation companies, further strengthening India’s presence in the international aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.
