On November 12, 2009, Sikorsky and Tata announced a joint venture to manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in India, including components for S-92 helicopter cabins. The joint venture agreement builds upon a long-term contract signed in June 2009 for Tata to assemble Sikorsky helicopter cabins.
The cabin assembly contract signed in June 2009 has led to ongoing construction in Hyderabad, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, where Tata will assemble S-92 helicopter cabins starting in 2010. The new joint venture will be positioned to manufacture components for other aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as detailed parts for helicopter cabins. The joint venture operations will be housed in a second greenfield facility that will be constructed in Hyderabad next to the cabin assembly building. Construction for the joint venture company's facility is targeted for completion by 2011, with production beginning in late 2012.