Jeh Aerospace Forges Strategic Alliance with Liebherr-Aerospace for Landing Gear Production
In a significant development for the aerospace industry, Hyderabad-based Jeh Aerospace has entered into a long-term manufacturing agreement with French aerospace and transportation leader Liebherr-Aerospace. The pact focuses on the production and supply of high-precision landing gear components designed for high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programs.
Expanding Global Footprint from Hyderabad
Under this agreement, Jeh Aerospace will manufacture these critical components at its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad. This move integrates the Indian company into Liebherr-Aerospace's extensive global industrial network, marking a pivotal expansion of Jeh Aerospace's involvement in the international aerospace supply chain. The deal was officially sealed during a visit by senior Liebherr-Aerospace executives, including Martin Wandel, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, and Philipp Walter, Managing Director of Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, to the Jeh Aerospace site in Hyderabad.
Critical Role of Landing Gear in Aviation Safety
Landing gear components are among the most demanding and safety-critical products in aerospace manufacturing. They must adhere to extremely tight dimensional tolerances, undergo rigorous qualification standards, and ensure uninterrupted delivery schedules to maintain aircraft safety and performance. Vishal R Sanghavi, Founder and CEO of Jeh Aerospace, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, "Landing gear is among the most safety-critical systems on any aircraft. Being trusted to manufacture for a program of this caliber by one of aerospace's most respected Tier 1 manufacturers is a milestone our team has earned through precision and process discipline."
Proven Track Record and Future Collaboration
Jeh Aerospace has already demonstrated its manufacturing prowess by supplying over 200,000 flight-critical aerospace components to global partners with zero quality escapes. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company serves Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers worldwide from its Hyderabad facilities, which are equipped with advanced software-defined production systems. Martin Wandel commented on the partnership, saying, "We collaborate with partners capable of fulfilling stringent requirements for precision, quality, and delivery performance. We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Jeh Aerospace and look forward to collaborating with a supplier that has built strong manufacturing capabilities and a clear commitment to operational excellence."
Background on the Key Players
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, based in Toulouse, France, operates as a first-tier supplier of aerospace and transportation systems. It is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs more than 55,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding 14 billion euros in 2025. This partnership not only strengthens Jeh Aerospace's position in the market but also highlights Hyderabad's growing prominence as a hub for high-tech aerospace manufacturing, contributing to India's industrial and economic growth on the world stage.
