Marshall and Tech Mahindra to explore aerospace and defence collaboration
Above: (front row left to right) Narasimham RV, President – Engineering Services, Tech Mahindra and Gareth Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Marshall, with (back row left to right) Prasad Gonella, Head of A&D – Auto and High-Tech Sector, Tech Mahindra, Nigel Thomas, AVP – Aerospace & Defence, Tech Mahindra and Iain Gillespie, Director Purchasing & Supply Chain, Marshall.
Courtesy Marshall
The MoU paves the way for joint participation in aircraft design and manufacture, special mission platforms and the development of digital maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) technologies. Marshall will leverage Tech Mahindra's expertise in data analytics and Intelligent Field Support technologies to deliver actionable insights into the health and usage of its connected infrastructure solutions.
Additionally, Tech Mahindra will engage in advanced design projects focused on the development of future hydrogen fuel systems, aiming to replace fossil fuels and promote sustainability in aviation.
Gareth Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Marshall, said: “We are excited to be taking this major step forward with Tech Mahindra,
“As two family-owned businesses with a global presence and a shared commitment to providing critical support to our customers, we have a lot in common – but we also possess distinct and mutually complementary strengths.
“There is ample scope for Tech Mahindra to support Marshall’s ongoing programmes, and their global reach and expertise will undoubtedly unlock new use cases and markets where we have not yet established a presence.”
Tech Mahindra and Marshall will harness their unique capabilities to drive growth and innovation in the aerospace market. These capabilities include extensive expertise in aerostructures, electrical and mechanical engineering, airworthiness, and stress test engineering, gained over many years. The partnership will support the expansion of Marshall’s engineering services programs by capitalizing on Tech Mahindra’s strengths in the aerospace engineering sector.
Narasimham RV, President - Engineering Services, Tech Mahindra, said: “The aerospace and defence engineering sector faces significant challenges, including the need to drive productivity gains and sustainable technology advancements,
“By combining Tech Mahindra’s global engineering and technology capabilities with Marshall’s rich heritage and specialized knowledge, we are poised to create a powerful partnership to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers and enable the industry to scale at speed.”
With nearly three decades of experience and expertise, Tech Mahindra provides engineering services for the aerospace industry. The organisation works with eight out of the top 10 aerospace manufacturers and offers innovative solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket.
