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Aerospace major Airbus is optimistic about the prospects of its A220 aircraft in India, particularly in the regional connectivity segment.
The narrow-body aircraft has a seating capacity of 100-150 passengers.
Speaking to businessline, Rémi Maillard, President & Managing Director at Airbus India and South Asia said the A220 could tap into India’s growing regional aviation market.
Tapping opportunity
“I see specifically an opportunity for the A220 aircraft, which is the smaller module,” Maillard said.
“It’s a very versatile module. It is very appropriate to connect the Indian tier 2 and tier 3 cities.”
Currently, the A220 aircraft has been introduced in multiple markets and is being operated by Delta in the US and Air France in Europe.
Airbus has sold around 900 of these planes.
Besides the commercial aviation business, Airbus is looking to modernise India’s defence sector, Maillard said.
“We believe that we can do more to support the modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces with our tankers, with our military helicopters, and with the other Airbus solutions,” Maillard said.
A final assembly line
According to Maillard, the aerospace major has established a final assembly line for the C295 aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez last year.
Furthermore, Airbus is exploring opportunities in the helicopter segment, particularly in delivering public services like emergency medical services, law enforcement, and disaster management.
“We are working to introduce the right solutions, working with the states and the private sector to introduce helicopters to contribute to nation building, to contribute to the delivery of public services,” Maillard said.
The company has invested in a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in partnership with Tatas. In addition, Maillard said that Airbus is committed to increasing its procurement from India
The aerospace major, he said, plans to double its procurement in about five years. Notably, Airbus is targeting $2 billion in outsourcing from India by 2030.
Last year, the aerospace giant achieved $1.4 billion in outsourcing from India, up from $500 million in 2019.
“We will continue investing in India in components, in software, and in raw materials. We see multiple fields to further increase our procurement from the country.”
Additionally, Airbus has grown its headcount in India, with around 3,600 people in its engineering and digital centre in Bengaluru. The company has grown its headcount since 2020, when it had around 1,000 employees.
“We not only design in India, but innovate in India, we make in India, and we train in India,” Maillard said.
Airbus is also planning to open two training centers in India, including a joint venture with Air India.
Published on June 10, 2025
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