Boeing, the global aerospace giant, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its footprint in India through sustained investments in local manufacturing, co-production, and skill development. Speaking to BusinessLine, Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia, emphasized India’s pivotal role in the company’s long-term growth strategy, aligning with the Indian government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative for self-reliance.
Boeing’s already a major player here, working with over 300 local suppliers, including a bunch of small and medium-sized businesses. They’re shipping out over $1.25 billion in goods and services from India every year, making them the top foreign exporter in aerospace and defense. This is putting India on the global map and tightening bonds with the U.S., which sees India as a key defense partner in the Indo-Pacific.
India’s aviation scene is on fire, now the world’s third-largest civil aviation market. The country’s gone from 74 airports in 2014 to over 150 today, with plans to hit 350–400 by 2047. This growth is sparking more trade, tourism, and connections across India. Boeing says South Asia will need 129,000 new pilots and technicians in the next 20 years, with India driving the demand.
Boeing’s got big contracts with airlines like Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet, plus defense deals for things like the C-17 Globemaster and AH-64 Apache helicopters. They’re also pouring money into new ideas and local partnerships to boost India’s aerospace skills. This is creating tons of jobs and helping India learn to build high-tech gear, setting it up to be a global aerospace star.
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Even with some challenges, like fewer plane deliveries recently, Boeing’s all in on India. With a $200 million campus in Bengaluru, they’re ready to help India’s aviation and defense industries take off, building a partnership that’s set to fly high.
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