The manufacturer aims to lift its Indian sourcing from the current USD 1.6 billion to USD 2 billion annually before 2030, building on an ecosystem that already represents 15% of its targeted production. Beyond parts, the company is operating two local assembly lines for C295 military transports and H125 helicopters. It is also targeting critical bottlenecks by investing in domestic maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities alongside flight training centers equipped with 14 Full Flight Simulators.
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Airbus is transitioning its Indian supply chain toward complex aerostructure assemblies,…: Airbus is transitioning its Indian supply chain toward complex aerostructure assemblies, advanced avionics, and engineering design work.
Upgrading domestic maintenance, repair, and overhaul infrastructure is critical to reduci…: Upgrading domestic maintenance, repair, and overhaul infrastructure is critical to reducing the sector's dependence on foreign facilities.
Airbus projected that India's total airline fleet will expand from roughly 800 aircraft t…: Airbus projected that India's total airline fleet will expand from roughly 800 aircraft to 2,250 over the next decade.
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Westermeier said India accounts for around 15% of Airbus' targeted annual production.
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Airbus sourcing from India to rise from USD 1.6 billion to USD 2 billion
Airbus is planning to increase its annual procurement from India to USD 2 billion before 2030, compared with the current level of USD 1.6 billion. The company is also looking to move Indian suppliers up the value chain. Its sourcing activities are gradually shifting from detailed aircraft parts to complex aerostructure assemblies, advanced digital avionics, and design and development work.Airbus is also exploring opportunities to source raw materials from India, including processed titanium, aluminium alloys and composites.
The expansion is expected to create opportunities for domestic suppliers and strengthen India's role in the global aerospace manufacturing supply chain.
Airbus calls for stronger aviation ecosystem and MRO infrastructure
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