What Happened
European Aerospace Major Expands India Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem
Airbus plans to increase its annual procurement of components and services from India from $1.6 billion to $2 billion before 2030, reinforcing India’s growing role in its global aerospace supply chain. The company is moving beyond sourcing individual components towards higher-value activities, including complex aerostructure assemblies and advanced digital avionics. Airbus is also focusing on developing India’s aviation ecosystem, including addressing gaps in maintenance, repair and overhaul infrastructure and the availability of skilled professionals. This development was reported by an unknown source.