
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.




