Aviall, a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary, plans to open a business office in India during the second half of 2008. Aviall is one of the largest providers of new aviation parts and related aftermarket services in the aerospace industry. Aviall's India operation will serve the rapidly growing Indian aviation industry and be headquartered near New Delhi at the Noida Special Economic Zone in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
To lead this initiative, Aviall has appointed Sachin Taparia as the managing director – Aviall India. Previously, Taparia was responsible for the supply chain services at Aviall headquarters in Dallas, Texas. In his new position, Taparia will relocate to New Delhi.