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Airbus has opened a new technology center in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen engineering capability, digital innovation and technical expertise in support of its global aircraft programs and the aviation maintenance sector.
The Airbus India Technology Center is one of the OEM’s largest engineering and digital centers outside Europe, spanning 880,000 ft.2 with the capacity to host around 5,000 employees. It will bring together engineering, digital transformation, customer services and procurement functions under one roof, creating a collaborative hub that supports Airbus’ global operations while reinforcing its long-term “Make in India” commitment.
Jürgen Westermeier, president and MD of Airbus India and South Asia, says the center will allow the company to “expand engineering and innovation capabilities while strengthening customer services and procurement operations.”
Engineers at the center will contribute to the entire life cycle of Airbus aircraft and helicopter programs, supporting activities ranging from design and development to fleet maintenance, upgrades and performance optimization. Their work is increasingly tied to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and digital engineering platforms, which are becoming essential tools for modern aircraft maintenance and fleet management.
Beyond engineering development, the Airbus India Technology Center is also expected to play a role in strengthening India’s aviation talent base, particularly in areas related to aircraft maintenance engineering and technical services. The OEM aims to use the center as a hub where Indian engineers and technical professionals can gain exposure to global aircraft programs, advanced maintenance technologies and complex engineering challenges.
India’s civil aviation market is among the fastest growing in the world, and the country is expected to see a dramatic increase in aircraft fleet size over the coming decade. This expansion will require thousands of additional aircraft maintenance engineers, technicians and aviation specialists to support both domestic and international MRO operations.
The facility will also host a local chapter of Airbus Leadership University, which will offer specialized training and professional development programs to prepare the next generation of aerospace engineers, technical managers and industry leaders.
A dedicated customer services center within the new campus will provide technical support to Airbus operators worldwide. It will deliver a range of services, including flight-hour support programs, maintenance advisory services and technical troubleshooting, helping airlines maintain operational reliability and reduce aircraft downtime.
The Bengaluru hub will also play an important role in Airbus’ procurement and supply chain operations, helping coordinate sourcing and manufacturing activities within India.
Airbus has significantly expanded its procurement footprint in the country over the past few years. Annual sourcing from India has grown to more than $1.5 billion from around $500 million in 2019, and the company expects this figure to exceed $2 billion before the end of the decade.
More than 100 Indian suppliers are now part of Airbus’ global supply chain, producing critical aircraft components such as flap track beams, passenger doors and helicopter fuselages.
Indian manufacturing capabilities are also supporting key Airbus programs, including the C295 military transport aircraft assembly line in Vadodara and the H125 helicopter final assembly line in Vemagal, near Bengaluru.
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