While the country takes immense pride in the successful
launch of Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3 from the Sriharikota launch station on 14 July 2023,
Godrej Aerospace also held a press meet pre-launch tour to their Mumbai
facilities on 10 July 2023 to share its contribution to the country’s space
programme. The media tour was conducted at Godrej Aerospace’s facility in Vikhroli
Mumbai where Anil G. Verma, the CEO of Godrej & Boyce and Manek
Behramkamdin, AVP & Business head of Godrej Aerospace briefed about the
organisation’s roadmap aiming to further contribute in the aerospace sector of
the country. The media tour was then followed by a visit to their state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility spread over an area of 20,000 sq mts.
Maneck Behramkamdin, AVP and Business Head (left) of
Godrej Aerospace; Anil G. Verma, CEO of Godrej & Boyce
Happy faces of employees!
Vayu got an opportunity to get first-hand details
about the company’s contribution to providing critical components for space
missions including the Chandrayaan lunar missions and upcoming Mangalyaan-II interplanetary
mission. Furthermore, the company also informed about certain special projects
in civil aviation for global majors and defence industry in India.
Godrej & Boyce also revealed its aim to invest
250 crores in Khalapur, Maharashtra to establish a state–of–the–art facility spread
over 80,000 sq mt area for advanced manufacturing and integration processes.
The new facility will be almost 4 times the current facility in Vikhroli.
Having an experience of 35+ years domestically and
15+ years globally in the aerospace sector, the company has perfected its
skills in producing vital components for space endeavors since the 1980s, such
as ground system antennae capable of operating in X and S-band, liquid
propulsion engines with a thrust range of 10-100T, satellite thrusters in the domain
of 10-800N, and underdevelopment 200T semi cryogenic engine. These valuable
contributions have been instrumental in prestigious missions like Chandrayaan
and Mangalyaan, bolstering India's position as a frontrunner in space
exploration. The company's products have been consistently utilised in every
PSLV and GSLV launch, making noteworthy contributions to ISRO's strategic and
technological progress, including the recent successful launch of the NVS-01
Satellite.
The company also talked about its major
collaborations with Rolls-Royce, Boeing and General Electric to strengthen the
growth of the civil aviation sector, both within India and for exports. Godrej and Boyce have also actively worked
with the defence sector in India by manufacturing some of the most critical
elements for indigenous Light Combat Aircraft and were, in fact, the first
private company to manufacture DRDO engine modules of a particular class of
engine.
Report by Pratisht Chaudhry
Photos by Rishav
Godrej
Aerospace on Chandrayaan-3 mission by ISRO |
"The launch of Chandrayaan-3 not only reflects
India's dedication to space exploration but also underscores our nation's
reputation as a leading force in the field. As an integral partner to ISRO,
Godrej Aerospace is proud and honored to have played a vital role in the
Chandrayaan-3 mission. The launch of Chandrayaan 3 reinforces our commitment to
pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and strengthens our resolve
to propel India's space exploration endeavors towards greater achievements and
scientific breakthroughs. We take great pride in supplying hardware liquid
propulsion engines like the Vikas Engine, CE20 Engine, and satellite thrusters”,
stated Mr. Maneck Behramkamdin, AVP & Business Head, Godrej Aerospace. 
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Godrej Aerospace on India’s civil
aviation |
Godrej Aerospace foresees a remarkable growth exceeding 100% in the Indian civil aviation segment within the next three years. The company's focus on innovation and exports in the Europe region is expected to fuel this exponential growth, solidifying its position as a key global player. Considering the growing opportunities in the civil aviation and space sector, Godrej Aerospace is actively capitalising on international market trends. The industry's upward trajectory, particularly the demand for single aisle aircraft and their engines, presents a favourable market environment. In FY23, Godrej Aerospace reported Euro 10 million revenue in the civil aviation segment. The company has secured significant new orders, particularly in sheet metal brackets, complex fabrications, tubings and ducting, which will serve as the foundation for its growth trajectory. These orders present tremendous opportunities to expand its customer base and strengthen its foothold in the civil aviation sector internationally. |