Thales has inaugurated a new avionics maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Gurugram, near New Delhi airport. The center supports the Indian government’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative and will serve airlines including Air India and IndiGo.
The inauguration was attended by India’s Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, French Embassy officials, and Thales executives Yannick Assouad, Thomas Got, and Gilles Bono.
Minister Naidu stated:
“My heartfelt appreciation goes to Thales for setting up this dedicated facility in India to provide onshore MRO services to our airlines. Taking a tour of the facility and seeing it firsthand, I must say that I am deeply impressed by the meticulous planning and innovation that have gone into creating this centre. I believe the inauguration of this advanced avionics MRO centre marks a significant milestone for Indian aviation and a proud moment for Thales in India. This facility exemplifies our collective commitment to building a self-reliant India and a self-reliant aviation ecosystem under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi Ji. Thales stands out as a shining example of Indo-French collaboration, we must together leverage India’s vast talent pool and facilitate India’s rapidly growing aviation market.”
Thomas Got, Vice President Aviation Global Services at Thales, said:
“India’s MRO industry is set for significant growth, becoming a key region for airlines. We are proud to inaugurate our Thales Maintenance and Repair Centre in India. This highlights our localization efforts to bring our technological and avionics repair expertise closer to airline customers. The Gurugram center is backed by the power of a global support and services organization, and aligns with Thales’s strategy to expand its presence in India.”