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The Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is all set to get a world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility by IndiGo Airlines, Karnataka government said on Friday.  

In this regard, the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) to reinforce its ongoing commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities at the airport, officials said. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate approximately 31 acres of land to IndiGo for the development of the MRO facility, marking a substantial capital investment of over Rs 1,100 crore, covering infrastructure, plant, and machinery, they added.

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Welcoming the move, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, M B Patil, stated that Bengaluru is now set to become the MRO hub of Asia. He said that this milestone initiative underscores Karnataka’s rise as a regional leader in aviation infrastructure and reinforces the state’s dedication to fostering industrial growth and creating high-skilled employment opportunities.

“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," he said.

The project is expected to create over 750 direct high-skilled jobs in areas such as engineering, logistics, warehousing, and support services. Additionally, it will boost Kempegowda International Airport’s capacity to manage around 1,300 aircraft by FY31, increasing to approximately 2,100 aircraft by FY37/38.

He said that the facility will attract leading global OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, generating a multiplier effect that strengthens ancillary industries, vendor ecosystems, and skill development throughout the region.

In a statement, BIAL said the state-of-the-art facility will be equipped to service both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, further enhancing IndiGo’s maintenance capabilities and operational presence at Bengaluru Airport.

“Developing broad IndiGo MRO capabilities marks a significant and very strategic step for IndiGo. Partnering with BIAL underlines our shared commitment to drive long-term growth of the aviation ecosystem in Bengaluru and cement its status as, amongst the best and world-class international hubs in India. We see this collaboration as a pivotal step towards building a significant global presence for IndiGo, as well as for India," Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said in the statement.

According to BIAL, with a fleet of over 400 aircraft, having a dedicated MRO facility will provide IndiGo with a significant advantage in aircraft availability, improved cost efficiencies, and faster turnaround times, benefiting both the airline and its customers.

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“Further the development of the MRO facility will help strengthen the aerospace and defence ecosystem in Karnataka. IndiGo already has one MRO facility each in Delhi and Bengaluru," it added.