Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has successfully delivered the 300th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from its cutting-edge facility. These fuselages are produced for global customers, including the U.S. Army and the Indian Army.
The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. This milestone underscores TBAL’s ongoing commitment to strengthening India’s defense capabilities and advancing indigenous manufacturing, the company stated.
The Boeing-TASL joint venture employs over 900 engineers and technicians, integrating advanced robotics, automation, and cutting-edge aerospace technologies into its manufacturing processes.
Spanning 14,000 square meters, TBAL’s facility is the exclusive global supplier of Apache fuselages. Over 90% of the components used in Apache aerostructure assemblies are sourced from India, with contributions from more than 100 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), according to the release.
Boeing remains dedicated to delivering advanced aerospace solutions to Indian customers while fostering long-term growth in the country’s aerospace sector. The company actively develops local suppliers and collaborates with Indian academic and research institutions to drive innovation. With a robust supply chain of over 300 Indian companies, Boeing’s partnerships extend to manufacturing Apache helicopter fuselages and vertical fin structures for the 737 aircraft family. The company’s annual sourcing from India exceeds $1 billion.
Boeing currently employs over 6,000 people in India, with an additional 13,000 working through its supply chain partners. Through nationwide community programs and corporate initiatives, Boeing has positively impacted more than 1.5 million direct and indirect beneficiaries, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development in India.
Boeing is dedicated to delivering advanced technologies to Indian customers while fostering long-term value in the country’s aerospace sector. The company actively develops local suppliers and collaborates with Indian academic and research institutions to drive innovation.
With a robust supply chain that includes over 300 local companies, Boeing has also established a joint venture to manufacture fuselages for Apache helicopters and vertical fin structures for the 737 aircraft family. Annual sourcing from India exceeds $1 billion, reflecting Boeing’s deep commitment to the region.
The company employs over 5,000 people in India, with an additional 13,000 working through its supply chain partners. Beyond business, Boeing’s nationwide community initiatives and citizenship programs positively impact more than 500,000 lives, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to India’s aerospace growth and development.
