Sansera, Airbus Sign Rs 1.6 Billion Aerospace Supply Deal

04 Jun 2025 CW Team

Sansera Engineering Limited has signed a long-term contract worth Rs 1.6 billion (USD 18.8 million) with Airbus Defence and Space for the manufacture, supply, and support of Airborne Intensive Care Transport Modules (ICTMs) for Airbus’s light and medium transport aircraft programmes.

Announced on 3 June 2025, the contract marks the first time Airbus has selected an Indian supplier for producing the ICTM kits, which are used for advanced in-flight medical evacuation, capable of transporting patients in critical condition.

As part of the agreement, Sansera will carry out precision machining and structural assembly of the ICTM units. These modules are vital during emergencies and crises, enabling medical personnel to deliver intensive care to patients in transit.

S Sekhar Vasan, Chairman and Managing Director of Sansera, stated:

“This strategic partnership with Airbus is a proud milestone for Sansera. It not only strengthens our position as a trusted aerospace and defence supplier but also reinforces India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative by bringing advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities to the country.”

The deal highlights Sansera’s growing footprint in the global aerospace supply chain, built on decades of engineering expertise and quality-driven innovation. It also contributes to India’s ambition of self-reliance in critical defence and aerospace technologies, positioning the country as a key player in precision aerospace manufacturing.

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