Airbus has made a significant move in India by leasing over 650,000 square feet of office space in Bangalore’s Whitefield area to establish its Global Capability Center (GCC). The deal, valued at more than $60.2 million, involves a 10-year lease at Titanium Tech Park, with options for both space expansion and tenure extension.
The lease agreement includes flexibility for growth, allowing Airbus to add another 150,000 square feet after the first year, potentially bringing the total space to 800,000 square feet. The contract includes a provision for a five-year extension, making it a possible 15-year commitment. The terms specify a 15% rental escalation every three years.
This expansion builds upon Airbus’s existing presence in India, where it already operates an engineering center in Bangalore and maintains strategic partnerships with Indian manufacturers such as Tata Advanced Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The new facility will focus on driving innovation and technology initiatives for Airbus’s global operations.
The move comes at a time when India’s civil aviation sector is experiencing remarkable growth, evidenced by large aircraft orders from carriers such as IndiGo and Air India, who have collectively ordered over 1,000 Airbus aircraft.
The company is also advancing its defense sector presence through projects such as the C295 aircraft program, with the first India-manufactured C295 expected to be completed in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat, by 2026.
This expansion reflects a broader trend in India’s office property market, which is seeing strong demand driven by Global Capability Centers and flexible office spaces. The government is actively supporting this growth by developing policies to encourage GCC expansion into smaller cities and creating dedicated office zones for large-scale operations.
Airbus’s substantial investment in this new facility underscores India’s growing importance as a strategic market for global innovation and technology development, particularly as the country’s economy continues to show resilience and attract international businesses.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
