MRO AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Indian airlines push to bring heavy maintenance home
Indian carriers are building domestic maintenance capacity as their fleets grow. Air India plans a maintenance facility in Bengaluru by the end of 2027, Akasa Air expects one at Noida airport in 2028, and IndiGo says it has no choice but to become self-reliant. India's fleet of roughly 800 aircraft is expected to double, with the airframe, engine and component market projected at US$9.5 billion by 2035.
Aerospace Garage desk
Indian carriers are building domestic maintenance capacity as their fleets grow. Air India plans a maintenance facility in Bengaluru by the end of 2027, Akasa Air expects one at Noida airport in 2028, and IndiGo says it has no choice but to become self-reliant. India's fleet of roughly 800 aircraft is expected to double, with the airframe, engine and component market projected at US$9.5 billion by 2035.
Why it matters: New hangars mean demand for licensed engineers, tooling, parts supply and consultancy in India over the next three years.
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