Jeh Aerospace partners with Liebherr to supply high-precision aircraft landing gear parts

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Landing gear manufacturing is one of the most complex areas in aerospace production. It requires extremely high precision, strict quality checks, and timely delivery without any disruption

Jeh Aerospace will produce these critical parts at its Hyderabad facility
Jeh Aerospace will produce these critical parts at its Hyderabad facility

Hyderabad-based Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS to manufacture and supply high-precision components used in aircraft landing gear systems. 

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Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will produce these critical parts at its Hyderabad facility. This will also make the company part of Liebherr-Aerospace’s global manufacturing network for commercial single-aisle aircraft programmes. 

Landing gear manufacturing: A complex process 

Landing gear manufacturing is one of the most complex areas in aerospace production. It requires extremely high precision, strict quality checks, and timely delivery without any disruption. Jeh Aerospace said it has already delivered over 200,000 flight-critical components so far without any quality issues. 

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The agreement was finalised during a visit by senior leaders from Liebherr-Aerospace to Jeh’s Hyderabad facility. The visiting team included Martin Wandel, Philipp Walter, Bernd Schacherl, and Vikas Ukkeranda. 

Martin Wandel, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, said, “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.” 

Vishal R. Sanghavi, Founder and CEO, Jeh Aerospace, said, “Landing gear is among the most safety-critical systems on any aircraft. Being trusted to manufacture for a program of this calibre, by one of aerospace’s most respected Tier 1 manufacturers, is a milestone our team has earned through precision and process discipline. We are committed to performing every day, not just at contract signing.” 

Jeh Aerospace is a defence manufacturing company 

Jeh Aerospace is a precision aerospace and defence manufacturing company headquartered in Atlanta, with operations in Hyderabad. It supplies flight-critical components to global aerospace companies using advanced production systems designed for quality and reliability. 

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Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation, based in Toulouse, France, is part of the Liebherr Group. The group is a major global manufacturer with a presence across construction equipment, aerospace systems and transportation technologies. 

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