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Business Standard
3 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.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
IndiGo to build maintenance, repair & operation infra at Bangalore in partnership with BIAL
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): IndiGo and Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to build its own Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) the agreement, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport will allocate around 31 acres of land to IndiGo for the development of MRO infrastructure to support the airline's expanding fleet.'Partnering with BIAL underlines our shared commitment to drive long-term growth of the aviation ecosystem in Bengaluru and cement its status as, of the best and world-class international hubs in see this collaboration as a pivotal step towards building a significant global presence for IndiGo, as well as for India,' said Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo. 'We have had a very successful, long-term relationship with IndiGo, and this collaboration further strengthens our association with the airline,' said Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore International Airport (BIAL). 'This is a strong validation of the growth potential of BLR Airport and the City of Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub. The partnership reinforces our commitment to developing world-class aviation infrastructure and enhancing BLR Airport's role as India's premier aerospace and MRO hub,' he the partnership will also assist each other in various areas, including network expansion, infrastructure development, and joint marketing initiatives. IndiGo anticipates that the airline will surpass 600 aircraft in its fleet by 2030. It has joined hands 'with Norse Atlantic Airways for the dry lease of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, deliveries of which will be completed by early 2026, anticipating the arrival of the A350 in 2027.'IndiGo has earlier announced the commencement of long-haul operations with non-stop, direct flights connecting Mumbai with Manchester and Amsterdam starting July 2025. Furthermore, the release also said that, 'as IndiGo's fleet of damp-leased B787S expands later this year, the airline is planning to expand its long-haul network to London and Copenhagen.'There are plans by the airline to add four new domestic destinations to its network, which will increase connectivity from 91 to 95 destinations. IndiGo is all set to become the first airline to start operations at the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the Noida International Airport in a press briefing, the CEO of Indigo highlighted that Indigo's loyalty program has already signed up 3 million members in just six months.'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. 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,' Pieter Elbers said. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo inks initial pact with BIAL to set up MRO facility
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eran tan bonitos antes; míralos ahora; el número 10 te impactará. Boite A Scoop Undo "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. Live Events "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.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bengaluru Airport Soars High with Record Profit and Global Accolades
Bengaluru: In what is being seen as a landmark achievement for Karnataka's infrastructure success story, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has posted a record profit for the first time since its inception, while also collecting a string of prestigious international awards for sustainability and safety. Chairing the recent board meeting of Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL), Karnataka's chief secretary and BIAL chairperson, Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, hailed the twin achievements as a matter of pride for the state. 'This milestone reflects years of strategic planning, operational discipline, and technological foresight,' she remarked, commending MD & CEO Hari Marar and his team for their exemplary leadership. Among the notable honours, KIA became Asia's first airport to attain Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation under the global programme of Airports Council International (ACI). This certification, awarded in May 2024, marks the airport's significant progress toward environmental stewardship, with a 95.6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, achieved seven years ahead of its target year 2030. Further bolstering its green credentials, KIA secured the silver award under ACI's Green Airport Recognition 2025 for its work in promoting sustainable energy use in the 15–38 million passenger category. This continues a trend of global accolades, following platinum awards for carbon management and plastic-free operations in the past two years. On the safety front, the airport won the ACI Gold Award for Beyond Compliance Safety Practices—an endorsement of its proactive and innovative approach that, according to officials, sets a new benchmark for Indian aviation hubs. 'Sustainability is not an isolated activity here—it is woven into the fabric of our long-term vision and daily operations,' a BIAL spokesperson said. The string of awards underscores the airport's emergence not just as a transport hub but as a model for green and secure aviation infrastructure in the region.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru flier lauds Kannada announcement on flight from Paris: 'Warm welcome home'
A Bengaluru-based flier recently took to social media to express his pleasant surprise after hearing in-flight announcements in Kannada, alongside French and English, during boarding on a flight from Paris to Bengaluru. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), quickly drew attention and stirred conversations around linguistic representation in air travel. 'I recently traveled with Air France from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I reached home,' the flier wrote. He thanked the airline for 'recognizing one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union and upholding diversity.' (Also Read: Bengaluru resident laments Jayanagar's decline in viral post: 'We sold what our forefathers built') While the post received appreciation from several users, it also sparked a broader debate about language use in Indian aviation. One user tagged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), urging, 'Please ensure all Indian airlines follow this model in their respective state languages and don't push Hindi in its place.' Another commented, 'It is common sense to know international airlines do announcements in the specific regional language while touching down at that specific location in India.' However, not all reactions were positive. One critic responded sharply, saying they had flown internationally for nearly 30 years and had never once heard Kannada used by any Indian airline, accusing the original poster of being "among the enemies of Kannadigas." Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has introduced a Kannada language option on its official website to improve accessibility and better connect with the people of Karnataka. In a press release issued on Monday, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said the new feature would help travellers access airport services more easily and comfortably in their native language. 'We are pleased to introduce a Kannada version of our website that aims to create a more inclusive and accessible experience, ensuring our customers access all necessary information in their preferred language,' said Hari Marar, Managing Director and CEO of BIAL. (Also Read: Bengaluru Police summons singer Sonu Nigam over alleged remarks against Kannadigas)
