Tata Projects announced on Monday a strategic partnership with Canada-based MDS Aero Support Corporation to advance aero-engine testing infrastructure in India. According to the company statement, this collaboration brings together Tata Projects' advanced infrastructure capabilities with MDS Aero Support's global expertise in gas turbine engine testing. The companies aim to support the development of advanced testing infrastructure for India's rapidly growing aerospace and propulsion ecosystem.
Under the partnership agreement, Tata Projects will lead key infrastructure elements including civil and structural works, MEP, high-air-pressure systems, HVAC, high-temperature exhaust systems, cooling-water systems and associated site infrastructure. Meanwhile, MDS Aero Support Corporation will bring its specialised expertise in the design, engineering, supply, integration, commissioning and lifecycle support of advanced gas turbine engine test facilities and systems. As reported by Business Standard, this technical division of responsibilities leverages both companies' complementary strengths in infrastructure development and engine testing capabilities.
Rajiv Menon, President and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Tata Projects, emphasized that India's aerospace ecosystem is moving into a new phase with growing ambitions across aircraft manufacturing, propulsion, testing and advanced technologies. According to Business Standard, he highlighted that the infrastructure supporting these capabilities will be equally important for the sector's development. Joe Hajjar, Chief Revenue Officer at MDS Aero Support Corporation, stated that the partnership brings a strong combination of local execution capability and global engine-testing expertise to support India's growing aerospace sector while strengthening aerospace and technology ties between Canada and India.
MDS Aero Support Corporation, founded in 1985, has delivered gas turbine engine testing projects in more than 27 countries and has developed turnkey test capabilities for engine components across the aviation, defence and industrial markets. As reported by Business Standard, this extensive global experience positions the company to contribute significantly to the development of India's aerospace testing infrastructure through this strategic partnership with Tata Projects.
