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India's MSMEs Soar: Airbus Partnership to Integrate Local Firms in Global Aviation

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu met with senior Airbus executives to discuss deeper integration of Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises into global aviation supply chains. The minister highlighted India's emergence as a convergence hub for global aerospace interests, innovation, and investment. A key milestone noted was that all eight doors for the Airbus A220 aircraft are now manufactured in India. This partnership aims to provide Indian MSMEs with access to global markets, advanced technologies, and long-term business opportunities.

Key Points: India, Airbus Boost MSME Integration in Global Aviation Supply Chains

  • Airbus partnership for MSMEs
  • India as manufacturing hub
  • A220 doors made in India
  • Focus on indigenous manufacturing
  • Access to global markets
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Aviation Minister Naidu meets Airbus executives for Indian MSMEs integration into global aviation supply chains

Aviation Minister Naidu meets Airbus executives to integrate Indian MSMEs into global supply chains, highlighting India's growing aerospace manufacturing role.

"Had a very positive interaction on deepening the integration of Indian MSMEs into global aviation supply chains - Ram Mohan Naidu"

New Delhi, January 27

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu held a meeting with senior executives of Airbus to discuss ways to deepen the integration of Indian micro, small and medium enterprises into global aviation supply chains, reflecting the growing role of India in the global aerospace ecosystem.

The minister met Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President International at Airbus, and Jurgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia.

The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Airbus and Indian industry, particularly MSMEs, as India continues to emerge as a key manufacturing and innovation hub for the global aviation sector.

Sharing details of the interaction through a social media post, the Civil Aviation Minister said that India has today emerged as a convergence hub for the interests, innovation and investment of global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

"Met Wouter van Wersch (Executive VP International, Airbus) and Jurgen Westermeier (President & MD, Airbus India & South Asia) today. Had a very positive interaction on deepening the integration of Indian MSMEs into global aviation supply chains," the minister said in his post.

He highlighted that global aerospace majors are increasingly looking at India not only as a market, but also as an important base for manufacturing and supply chain integration.

The minister further noted that the Indian aviation ecosystem is steadily evolving into a major industry, with a strong focus on indigenous manufacturing.

He said India is increasingly manufacturing aircraft components domestically and is also moving towards the development of regional transport aircraft, reflecting the country's growing capabilities in the aerospace sector.

Highlighting a key milestone in India's manufacturing journey, the minister said that all eight doors of the Airbus A220 aircraft are now made in India. This development underlines the expanding role of Indian companies in the global production network of one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers.

The meeting comes at a time when India's civil aviation sector is witnessing rapid growth, supported by rising air traffic, infrastructure development and a strong policy push towards "Make in India".

The focus on MSMEs is expected to help smaller Indian companies gain access to global markets, advanced technologies and long-term business opportunities.

The interaction between the Civil Aviation Minister and Airbus leadership shows continued efforts to deepen global partnerships and accelerate the transformation of India's aviation ecosystem into a globally integrated and manufacturing-driven industry.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in the manufacturing sector, I hope the benefits truly reach the MSMEs on the ground. Often, large deals are announced but the actual technology transfer and capacity building for small suppliers is slow. Fingers crossed this time it's different.
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Priya S
Make in India in action! This is how we move from being just a service hub to a manufacturing powerhouse. Integrating our MSMEs into global supply chains will bring in quality standards and sustainable growth. Well done to the minister and team.
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Rohit P
Good step, but the focus should also be on developing our own regional transport aircraft. We have the talent in IITs and DRDO. Partnerships are great, but ultimate goal should be self-reliance in critical sectors like aviation. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
This is very encouraging for young engineers. It opens up a new, high-tech career path within India itself. Hope more students will now consider aerospace engineering. The future looks sky-high!
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Michael C
A pragmatic and strategic move. India's scale and skilled workforce make it a natural fit for aerospace manufacturing. This integration will be a win-win, lowering costs for Airbus and boosting industrial growth in India.

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