Latest news with #BangaloreInternationalAirportLtd
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IndiGo signs pact with BIAL to develop new MRO facility at Bengaluru
Domestic carrier IndiGo on Friday said it has inked an initial pact with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Bangalore International Airport. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate about 31 acres to IndiGo for development of MRO infrastructure to support the airline's expanding fleet, it said in a statement. The facility will be equipped to handle both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, further strengthening IndiGo's maintenance capabilities and operational presence at the 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", IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers said. Together with BIAL, IndiGo is further shaping the future of Indian aviation by focusing on innovation, growth and global connectivity that will define India's leadership in the skies, he added. "We see this collaboration as a pivotal step towards building a significant global presence for IndiGo, as well as for India," he added. "We have had a very successful, long-term relationship with IndiGo and this collaboration further strengthens our association with the airline. This is a strong validation of the growth potential of Bangalore Airport and the city as a premier aviation hub," BIAL MD and CEO Hari Marar said. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Government of Karnataka for their continued support in making this collaboration possible and enabling us to drive forward the next phase of aviation-led growth for the region, he said. The initial pact also outlines broader collaboration in areas, including network expansion, infrastructure development, and joint marketing initiatives. This partnership reflects the strategic intent of both organisations to enhance aviation infrastructure and position Bengaluru as a key hub for domestic and international operations for passenger and air cargo, as per the statement. With more than 400 aircraft in its fleet, a dedicated MRO facility will give a significant advantage in terms of aircraft availability, greater cost efficiencies and quicker turnaround benefiting the airline and its customers, IndiGo said. Further, the development of the MRO facility will help strengthen the aerospace and defence ecosystem in Karnataka, it added. IndiGo already has one MRO facility each in Delhi and Bengaluru.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo, BIAL sign MoU for 31-acre MRO hub at Kempegowda International Airport
IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate approximately 31 acres of land to IndiGo for the development of MRO infrastructure, which will support the airline's growing fleet, ANI reported. 'Partnering with BIAL underlines our shared commitment to drive long-term growth of the aviation ecosystem in Bengaluru and cement its status as one of the best and world-class international hubs in India,' said Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo. 'We see this collaboration as a pivotal step towards building a significant global presence for IndiGo, as well as for India.' Hari Marar, MD & CEO of BIAL, welcomed the partnership, saying: 'We have had a very successful, long-term relationship with IndiGo, and this collaboration further strengthens our association with the airline. This is a strong validation of the growth potential of BLR Airport and the City of Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub.' He added that the initiative reinforces BIAL's commitment to developing world-class aviation infrastructure and positioning Bengaluru as a leading aerospace and MRO hub in India. In addition to the MRO facility, IndiGo and BIAL will explore collaboration in areas such as network expansion, infrastructure development, and joint marketing initiatives. The airline, which is preparing for rapid fleet growth, expects to have over 600 aircraft by 2030. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now IndiGo has also partnered with Norse Atlantic Airways for the dry lease of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to complete by early 2026, ahead of the planned arrival of Airbus A350s in 2027. IndiGo recently announced the launch of long-haul operations with non-stop flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam starting July 2025. The airline also plans to expand its long-haul network to London and Copenhagen as its fleet of damp-leased B787s grows later this year. Domestically, the airline will add four new destinations, expanding its network from 91 to 95 locations. IndiGo is also set to become the first carrier to operate from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport and Noida International Airport in Jewar. At a press briefing, Elbers noted that the airline's loyalty program, BlueChip, has already enrolled three million members within six months of its launch. 'The financial year 2025 has been a pivotal year in our journey as we took significant steps in our evolution into a truly global airline,' Elbers said. 'This includes the introduction of IndiGoStretch, our tailor-made business offering, and BlueChip, our loyalty program, besides sizeable network expansion in the domestic as well as international market.'
