Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Tata Group, in collaboration with Airbus, is setting up India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vemagal, Karnataka. The facility will assemble, test, and deliver Airbus H125 helicopters for both civil and defence purposes, with production expected to begin in 2027. This marks a major step in India’s aerospace manufacturing capability, positioning the country as a key aviation hub in Asia. The Karnataka location was chosen for its industrial infrastructure and strategic importance in supporting India’s growing aerospace ecosystem.