Mahindra Aerospace, a part of India's Mahindra Group, has recently added Wipline 3450 amphibious floats to its Airvan 8 utility aircraft. Wipaire Inc. has begun feasibility testing on the aircraft with floats, and upon a successful outcome, a certification program will be launched later in 2014.

Oshkosh, Wis. 28 July 2014 - Mahindra Aerospace, a part of India's Mahindra Group, has recently added Wipline 3450 amphibious floats to its Airvan 8 utility aircraft. Wipaire Inc. has begun feasibility testing on the aircraft with floats, and upon a successful outcome, a certification program will be launched later in 2014.

The Airvan 8 is known for its short takeoff and landing abilities and adding the amphibious floats increases the rugged aircraft's versatility and appeal to operators in North America, especially in remote areas such as Alaska and Canada.

"We saw significant potential in adding floats to the Airvan 8 which has proved its utility across the globe, and in particular, the United States." said Arvind Mehra, Executive Director and Global CEO of Mahindra Aerospace. "This addition answers a long pending request of our customers and by increasing the versatility of the Airvan 8, we can expand into previously unreachable territories."The addition of floats to the Airvan 8 reinforces Mahindra's position of manufacturing the most rugged, durable and versatile utility aircraft in the world. To learn more about the Airvan 8 contact: +1 855 424 7826 or sales@mahindraaerospace.com

Digital image of Airvan 8 on floats: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zvfdw0wjmxijuu8/Airvan%208%20Floats.JPG

About Mahindra Aerospace

Mahindra Aerospace led the Mahindra Group's foray into utility aircraft and aerostructure manufacturing. Its utility aircraft business, based in Australia, currently produces the Airvan 8, the most capable, rugged and versatile utility aircraft in its class. Certified in 38 countries, over 200 are in service. Mahindra Aerospace is currently developing a 10-seat turboprop, the Airvan 10, which is on schedule for certification in 2014. The company also has a unique partnering agreement with India's National Aerospace Laboratories to co-develop the 5-seat, low wing C-NM5.

The aerostructure manufacturing businesses of Mahindra Aerospace are based in India and Australia. Most recently, the company inaugurated its 25,000 sq. m (250,000 sq. ft.) state-of-the-art, AS9100C-certified facility near Bangalore, India, which is equipped with a suite of sheet-metal, surface-treatment and assembly capabilities to meet the stringent requirements of the global aerospace industry.

The Morwell, Australia based Aerostaff is an established supplier of close tolerance high precision sheet metal and value-added products to aerospace and defense customers across the globe.

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Shanti Lakhan

Marketing Manager

Mahindra Aerospace

Phone: +1 218 576 9022

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About Mahindra

The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency.

A USD 16.5 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 180,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, financial services  and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries.

In 2014, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000, a comprehensive listing of the world's largest, most powerful public companies, as measured by revenue, profit, assets and market value. The Mahindra Group also received the Financial Times 'Boldness in Business' Award in the 'Emerging Markets' category in 2013.

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