Godrej Aerospace, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., has signed an agreement with UK based GKN Aerospace, one of the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace suppliers, for the manufacture of specialized helicopter fuel tanks. Godrej will be setting up a cutting-edge manufacturing facility for the production of these specialized fuel tanks and will be partnering with GKN Aerospace, a world-leader in this technology.
The rubber fuel tanks are an important consideration in the design and safety of helicopters offering crash resistance and puncture tolerance as well as overall weight reduction. The tanks follow stringent product requirements in terms of weight, material used, processes and manufacturing skills.
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