The Government of Karnataka is proud to announce the establishment of a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility by IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Shri M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, welcomed the move, stating that Bengaluru is now poised to become the MRO hub of Asia. This milestone initiative highlights Karnataka’s emergence as a regional leader in aviation infrastructure and reaffirms the State’s commitment to enabling industrial growth and high-skilled job creation.
Spread across approximately 31 acres, IndiGo’s upcoming MRO facility represents a significant capital investment exceeding INR 1,100 crore, including infrastructure, plant, and machinery. The development marks a major step forward in strengthening India’s civil aviation ecosystem and positioning Bengaluru as a key global aviation hub.
The facility will feature:
- Four hangars capable of servicing four wide-body or eight narrow-body aircraft
- One paint hangar accommodating one wide-body or two narrow-body aircraft
- Support for IndiGo’s expanding fleet, including A320/A321XLR aircraft and incoming wide-body models such as the A350 series
- Capability to service codeshare partners’ aircraft
Speaking on the announcement, Shri M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, said, “The Government of Karnataka is deeply committed to advancing aerospace and aviation manufacturing in the State. IndiGo’s investment in a state-of-the-art MRO facility further strengthens our vision to make Karnataka the MRO Capital of Asia. This initiative will not only generate high-quality employment opportunities but also catalyze the development of a globally competitive aviation ecosystem in Bengaluru.”
This project is expected to generate over 750 direct high-skill jobs across engineering, logistics, warehousing, and support services. It will also enhance Kempegowda International Airport’s capacity to handle an estimated 1,300 aircraft by FY31, scaling to approximately 2,100 aircraft by FY37/38.
Importantly, the facility will attract leading global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, creating a multiplier effect that boosts ancillary industries, vendor ecosystems, and skill development across the region.
With Air India, TASL, HAL, and now IndiGo establishing or expanding MRO operations in Karnataka, the State continues to emerge as a preferred destination for aviation innovation, manufacturing, and maintenance in Asia.
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