Canada-based Magellan Aerospace has unveiled its plan to build a new manufacturing and assembly facility in Aerospace Special Economic Zone located near Bangalore International Airport, Karnataka, India.

Construction of the proposed 140,000ft² facility is expected to begin by June with an investment of more than C$28m ($21m).

The facility will be built in three phases, with plans to commission the first phase by the end of this year.

Upon completion of the first phase, the facility will employ around 120 engineers, machinists, procurement professionals, and quality and management personnel.

“Magellan's expanding footprint in India, and increasing spectrum of capabilities, reflects the company's commitment to provide competitive solutions for major commercial customers.”

Magellan Aerospace president and CEO Phillip Underwood said: “Magellan's expanding footprint in India, and increasing spectrum of capabilities, reflects the company's commitment to provide competitive solutions for major commercial customers.”

Incorporating a full suite of five-axis machining centres, the facility will also allow Magellan to support the production of larger work packages for major structural assemblies, fabrications, and machined components for the global aerospace market.

Magellan is currently involved in the designing, engineering, and manufacturing of aero-engine and aero-structure assemblies and components.

It also provides advanced products for military and space markets, as well as the industrial power generation.

Last October, Magellan won a long-term deal to provide complex titanium machined components for Boeing’s 777X aircraft programme.