The Indian aerospace industry is experiencing unprecedented growth as major global manufacturers including Airbus, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce increasingly source components from Indian suppliers. Companies such as Bangalore-based Hical Technologies and JJG Aero exemplify this growth trajectory. Hical, which supplies Raytheon Technology and Boeing, aims to double...
India Floats Global Bids for 114 Fighter Aircraft
India is preparing to re-launch a significant military procurement initiative this year, seeking bids for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft. The initiative comes at a crucial time for the Indian Air Force , which has seen its fighter squadrons decline to 31 from the required strength of 42. This reduction is concerning...
Major India Air Show to Feature U.S. Airplanes
Aero India 2025 is a major aerospace exhibition, scheduled to take place from February 10-14, 2025, at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bangalore, Karnataka. This biennial event serves as a comprehensive showcase for both military and civilian aircraft, while also highlighting innovations in aerospace and defense technology. The five-day...
NASA Open to Collaborate with ISRO to Make India’s Space Station
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Bill Nelson said the U.S. was open to helping India build its own space station. Nelson met Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the space sector. The U.S. and India are working on plans to...
Boeing Plans Further Investments in India
U.S. aerospace major Boeing is planning further investments in India's commercial and defense sectors, as New Delhi undertakes economic reforms to attract foreign investors and boost its industrial sector. Brendan Nelson, vice president of Boeing, said, "India is an exciting country, it's an emerging superpower, it reminds you in some...
Boeing to Ramp Up Sourcing Parts from India
Aerospace giant Boeing is planning to boost its engagement with India by stepping up sourcing of key components and high value parts from the country. The company is also exploring the potential to set up a manufacturing unit to tap the opportunities offered by the fastest growing aviation market, said...