“In the forthcoming 20 years, we could require an extra 4,000 aircraft to meet the demands of the Indian aviation industry,” Naidu remarked.
On Thursday (October 24), Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated that the nation might necessitate an extra 4,000 aircraft in the next two decades, emphasizing the vast growth potential within India’s civil aviation industry. The aviation minister also noted that approximately 200 new airports are expected to be developed within this period.
At present, Indian airlines operate around 800 aircraft, with over 1,200 planes on order. Over the last ten years, the number of airports in the nation has doubled to 157, and an additional 50 airports are anticipated to be constructed in the upcoming five years.
“In the next 20 years, we might need another 4,000 aircraft to cater to the demand of the Indian aviation sector,” Naidu stated, highlighting the critical need for enhancing the country’s airport infrastructure. He also pointed out the significance of airports as centers for job creation, economic growth, and commerce.
Rapid expansion of the Indian aviation sector
India stands as one of the fastest-expanding civil aviation markets worldwide. Naidu made these statements during the inauguration of the Airbus India and South Asia Headquarters and Training Centre in New Delhi.
“With the increase in air travel, the pressure on pilots, both physically and mentally, is significantly rising and the advanced simulators being established will offer a world-class training environment where pilots can rehearse complex procedures in a highly realistic setting,” Naidu further explained.
The minister also highlighted ongoing initiatives to enhance the ease of doing business and long-term strategies to design and produce aircraft domestically.
New Airbus Headquarters
The Airbus center will additionally function as a training hub for pilots and maintenance, equipped to house four A320neo Full Flight Simulators (FFS).
5,000 individuals as direct employees
Airbus anticipates over 5,000 direct employees in India and aims to procure services and components valued at USD 2 billion from the country in the next few years, a senior company official stated on Thursday.
Remi Maillard, President of Airbus India and Managing Director of South Asia, mentioned that the company’s involvement with the nation is gaining fresh momentum. Currently, the aircraft manufacturer directly employs about 3,500 individuals in India and sources services and components worth 1 billion euros from the nation.
He indicated that the sourcing footprint will further expand, with expectations to reach USD 2 billion in the upcoming years. Additionally, the number of direct employees at Airbus in India is projected to exceed 5,000 in the next few years, he added.
Airbus, among others, is poised to establish a second pilot training facility through a collaboration with Air India and will be making significant investments to create a 5,000-seat Airbus campus in Bengaluru.
C-295 Prodcution
In addition, the European aerospace giant will be producing the C295 military aircraft and H125 helicopter in India. Both initiatives are being undertaken in collaboration with the Tata Group.
Maillard further stated that Airbus is partnering with Indian research organizations to facilitate the commercialization of the inaugural ‘Made in India’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, remarked that ‘Make-in-India’ is fundamental to the company’s strategic vision.
He continued by stating, “The C295 programme is making history by being the first aircraft entirely manufactured in India by the private sector.”
Moreover, he indicated that the company is prepared to replicate the success of the C295 programme with numerous upcoming modernization initiatives of the Indian armed forces.
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