Boeing has announced the launch of its Gurugram, India-based global support centre (GSC) and that it also plans to create a new logistics centre in India to cater for regional travellers.
According to Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India, the Indian GSC will provide a platform for the transfer of knowledge to enhance safety and increase operational efficiency for Boeing's airline partners in India. As the Indian civil aviation sector continues to rapidly advance towards becoming the world's third largest passenger market surpassed only by the U.S. and China, the fleet of Indian airlines is projected to nearly quadruple in size by 2041 compared to 2019.
According to Boeing, with the opportunities for growth both domestically and internationally, airlines will be looking for more holistic service support to ensure efficient fleet operations. Currently leading commercial Indian airlines operate over 150 Boeing aircraft, including the next-generation 737, 737 MAX, 757, 777, and 787 Dreamliner.
In the second development phase, the India Logistics Centre will cater for the larger network of Boeing customers in India with its Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) hub programme which is already helping existing customers with comprehensive support packages together with MRO capabilities with its partners.
