IndiGo on Friday signed an settlement with Bangalore Worldwide Airport Ltd (BIAL) to ascertain a large-scale Upkeep, Restore, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Kempegowda Worldwide Airport in Bengaluru geared toward enhancing plane restore capabilities.
Underneath the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), BIAL will allocate round 31 acres of land to IndiGo for the event of a devoted MRO facility, which can assist the airline’s rising fleet of over 400 plane. The proposed infrastructure will likely be outfitted to deal with each narrow-body and wide-body plane, thereby enhancing IndiGo’s upkeep capabilities and operational effectivity on the airport.
“This marks a strategic step for IndiGo in increasing its MRO capabilities. Our collaboration with BIAL is geared toward supporting long-term aviation progress and connectivity,” mentioned Pieter Elbers, Chief Government Officer of IndiGo.
BIAL Managing Director and CEO Hari Marar welcomed the transfer, highlighting that the partnership reinforces Bengaluru’s emergence as a key aviation and aerospace hub. “We’re happy that IndiGo has chosen BLR Airport to accommodate its newest MRO facility. This strengthens our ongoing collaboration and indicators sturdy progress potential for the area’s aviation ecosystem,” he mentioned.
Along with the MRO growth, the MoU additionally outlines broader areas of cooperation, together with community enlargement, infrastructure enhancement, and joint advertising efforts.
Officers mentioned the brand new facility is anticipated to enhance plane availability, scale back maintenance-related turnaround instances, and supply value efficiencies. The initiative additionally aligns with Karnataka’s broader push to bolster its aerospace and defence sectors.
IndiGo already operates MRO amenities in Delhi and Bengaluru, and the upcoming addition at Bengaluru Airport is anticipated to be its largest.