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 its aerospace division revenue to $57 million over the next three years. Similarly, JJG Aero has seen increasing revenue from $2 million to $20 million in six years.
The dynamic has fundamentally shifted – where Indian suppliers once chased customers, now global manufacturers are actively seeking out Indian partners, accelerating contract signings and onboarding processes. These Indian companies produce landing gear, wings, fuselage, electrical switches, and motion control systems – all essential for flight safety and performance.
Huw Morgan of Rolls-Royce emphasized this sentiment, stating “India is the best solution to supply chain challenges” and noting that traditional supply chains cannot support their 20% engine volume growth. Consequently, Rolls-Royce plans to double sourcing from India , recognizing India as “the best cost market.”
Indian suppliers are evolving beyond basic manufacturing to higher-value work including design, engineering, and system integration. For instance, Airbus awarded its second aircraft door contract to Indian suppliers in 2024 and expects to double India’s contribution to its supply chain from the current 1 billion euros. “Every commercial aircraft of Airbus today has some part or component that is made in India,” Michel Narchi, head Of international operations at Airbus said.
As Hical’s representative stated, “it took some time to build the ecosystem, but now India is all set” to become a major player in the global aerospace supply chain.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
