The strategy encompasses regulatory reforms, research and development support, standardization processes, and international certifications to enable Indian manufacturers to integrate seamlessly into global aviation supply chains. The roadmap aims to address critical challenges including testing infrastructure, material sourcing, and certification pathways while leveraging India’s existing advantages in skilled labour and manufacturing capabilities.
India’s aviation market stands as one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors, positioned as the largest domestic aviation market after the United States and China. Despite this robust growth trajectory, the country’s aircraft manufacturing capabilities remain relatively underdeveloped compared to its market potential. Currently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-
owned enterprise, manufactures small turboprop passenger aircraft, but India has yet to develop its own civilian jet aircraft. This limitation exists despite India operating a fleet of over 700 commercial aircraft, with Indian airlines having placed orders for approximately 1,200 more aircraft from global manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing.
The present export volume of micro-assemblies and components used by airframers is estimated at over $2 billion annually. However, industry experts believe this figure could expand tenfold to $20 billion over a 10-year horizon, generating thousands of high-paying jobs within the country. The Civil Aviation Minister, K Ram Mohan Naidu, has explicitly stated the government’s ambition to manufacture aircraft in India on a large sc.The existing ecosystem includes collaborations with global manufacturers, with Boeing India already working with over 300 Indian suppliers, more than 25 percent of which are MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), contributing over $1.25 billion in annual sourcing. This foundation provides a launching pad for more ambitious manufacturing initiatives as India seeks to move up the value chain from component assembly to comprehensive aircraft production.
Government Initiatives And Strategic Planning
The Indian government is implementing a multi-faceted approach to bolster aircraft component manufacturing through institutional mechanisms and policy reforms. A cornerstone of this strategy is the planned establishment of a Special Purpose Vll seek to address critical questions,
