Air India has started building a large-scale maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to developing India’s aviation sector.<\/p>\n
The 35-acre facility at Bangalore International Airport will serve as a key maintenance hub for Air India’s growing fleet.<\/p>\n
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the project comes at an opportune time for India’s expanding aviation industry.<\/p>\n
“This is a step ahead in our mission to make Air India a world-class airline,” Wilson said.<\/p>\n
The MRO facility is expected to create over 1,200 jobs for skilled engineers and support more than 200 small and medium enterprises in Karnataka.<\/p>\n
Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development in Karnataka, welcomed Air India’s swift progress on the project.<\/p>\n
“This is not only a milestone for Indian aviation, which is growing at a rapid pace, but also for the state of Karnataka,” Krishna said.<\/p>\n
The facility will feature a large hangar able to accommodate both wide-body and narrow-body aircraft for base maintenance. Future expansion plans include additional hangars and a paint hangar.<\/p>\n
Air India aims to become more self-reliant in fleet maintenance from 2025 through this facility and other initiatives across its network.<\/p>\n
The airline also plans to open a training centre in Bengaluru in 2025 to ensure a steady supply of qualified maintenance personnel.<\/p>\n
Air India has recently signed several strategic agreements to enhance its maintenance capabilities, including partnerships with SIA Engineering Company, Lufthansa Technik and Honeywell.<\/p>\n
The MRO project aligns with Air India’s broader transformation plan as it seeks to become a leading global carrier following its return to Tata Group ownership in 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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