Piyush Goyal Meets Airbus India Chief, Discusses Aerospace and MRO Growth

May 6 (BNP): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held discussions with the India head of Airbus, focusing on strengthening aerospace manufacturing and expanding Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the country.

The meeting centered on enhancing India’s role in the global aviation supply chain, with emphasis on boosting domestic manufacturing capacity, skill development, and investment opportunities in the aerospace sector.

Both sides discussed ways to deepen collaboration in aircraft production ecosystems and improve India’s MRO infrastructure, which is seen as a key growth area for the aviation industry.

Officials said the engagement reflects India’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a major hub for aerospace manufacturing and services, supported by policy reforms and growing industrial capacity.