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ship engineering centre in Bengaluru
with over 1,000 engineers working on
design, analysis, testing, and product
data management for products like the
Trent aero engine across civil aerospace,
defence, marine, and energy verticals.
Rolls-Royce also has a supply chain oper-
ating unit in India that procures compo-
nents from over 40 domestic suppliers
and manufacturers, including partners
like Tata Advanced Materials, Hindustan
Delighted with the Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and TCS for
engineering services.
expansion of Pune's industry, India has invested heavily in
To support the burgeoning aerospace
facility which has
SOURCE: Tata Advanced Systems to our global supply upskilling its workforce. Several aero-
developing specialised infrastructure and
already become a
space-focused industrial parks, special
strong contributor
economic zones, and dedicated skill de-
velopment centres have been established
across the country.
chain of aircraft engine
The Government of India has also part-
nered with leading aerospace companies
tures already contribute to our aircraft pro- components. to establish training programs and centres
grammes, and the latest contracts increase of excellence, ensuring a steady supply of
our cooperation with them.” Mike Kauffman skilled engineers, technicians, and workers
GE Aerospace
In addition, TASL also manufactures com- to meet the industry's growing demands.
plex floor beams for the Boeing 787-8, 9, approach underlines DB Schenker’s com- Airbus has entered into a contract
and 10 Dreamliners while MASPL has been mitment to providing bespoke solutions with the Indian Institute of Manage-
awarded a contract for manufacturing and tailored to the unique needs of the aero- ment in Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) to offer
supply of the Boeing 737 inlet outer barrel space industry,” says Hitendra. aviation education to professionals. The
components and sub-assemblies, at the Major global aerospace Original partnership aims to equip individuals
MASPL facility in Narsapura, near Bengaluru. Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) like GE with industry-ready skills through Airbus
With a large network of warehouses and Aviation and Rolls-Royce have established Beyond programmes.
logistics expertise, DB Schenker has a well- significant operations in India, underscor- Similarly, Boeing has partnered with Air
established presence in India, This provides ing the country's growing importance. India Engineering Services Ltd and the
them with the infrastructure and capabili- GE Aerospace has recently announced its Ministry of Civil Aviation to provide an
ties to handle the complex logistics needs plans to invest over Rs 240 crore (around Accelerated Apprenticeship Programme
of the aerospace industry, which often USD 30 million) to upgrade its manufac- for aircraft maintenance engineers (AME).
involves oversized, high-value components. turing facility in Pune. The Pune facility of The aim is to enhance the employability
“To meet the evolving demands of GE produces components for commercial of AMEs through training and hands-on
India’s aerospace manufacturing sector, jet engines. These are supplied to GE Aero- experience with actual aircraft.
we implement specialised protocols and space’s global factories where they are While India has made significant strides
practices for handling sensitive aerospace used to assemble G90, GEnx, GE 9X, which in attracting aerospace manufacturing,
parts and deliver products and compo- is the world’s most powerful commercial challenges remain. Improving infrastruc-
nents on time. With our Total Care Solu- jet engine, and the LEAP engines by CFM, ture, streamlining regulatory processes,
tions, we offer transport and logistics to a GE and Safran joint venture. and enhancing research and develop-
the aerospace aftermarket. This includes “Our team at our Multi-modal Manu- ment capabilities are areas that require
regular spare parts delivery, emergency facturing facility in Pune has a strong continued focus.
transports (AOG), warehousing for critical focus on safety, quality, and delivering for However, the long-term prospects for In-
spare parts, distribution centre, and repair our customers. I am delighted to see the dia's aerospace sector are promising. With
logistics solutions. Additionally, we use expansion at this site which has already a growing domestic aviation market, a
advanced tracking systems and real-time become a strong contributor to our global commitment to self-reliance in the manu-
monitoring to provide seamless coordina- supply chain of aircraft engine compo- facturing sector, and a concerted effort to
tion and faster on-time delivery, support- nents,” says Mike Kauffman, vice president, develop a robust supply chain ecosystem,
ing the stringent production schedules of Global Supply Chain at GE Aerospace. India is poised to become an indispensable
aerospace manufacturers. This customised Similarly, Rolls-Royce operates a flag- partner for global aerospace companies. 

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