Boeing launches global support centre in India; to set up logistics centre

In an effort to increase its footprint in India, US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced on Monday that it will open a Global Support Center (GSC) there as well as a new logistics facility. In order to better serve its airline clients, civil aviation regulatory agencies, and other industry stakeholders, the business has established its first global service centre (GSC) in India. This GSC will offer specialised operational efficiency and safety improvement initiatives.According to two announcements, it would also establish a new logistics facility that will first serve consumers. Details of the investment were kept private. To support aircraft dependability, improve aircraft performance, and promote the use of Airplane Health Management (AHM) systems, the GSC will undertake technical workshops and projects. Boeing stated that the centre will collaborate with operators and authorities to make operational improvements in the following areas: structures and airworthiness; the Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA), a human-factors tool; Air Traffic Management (ATM); aerospace optimization; and low visibility operation using the Head-Up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS).

The centre will host symposiums on flight operations, engineering seminars, and continue to create new technological studies that have an influence on both operators and airports."India is in a good position to localise maintenance services capabilities and offer affordable solutions because of its enormous technical labour pool, which includes highly skilled and specialised experts." Airbus stated. Leading Indian commercial airlines operate more than 150 Boeing aircraft, including the 737 MAX, 757, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. Boeing is already providing local clients with assistance through its India Repair, Development, and Sustainment (BIRDS) hub initiative by collaborating with its partners to build an ecosystem of complete support packages and domestic maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. Boeing's dedication to "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" is demonstrated through this project.

There are now 11 C-17s, 22 AH-64 Apaches (with another 6 on order), 15 CH-47 Chinooks, 12 P-8Is, 3 VVIP aircraft, and 2 head of state aircraft operating in India's fleet, according to the statement. Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India, stated that Boeing is dedicated to innovating and adding value to modernise the Indian aviation ecosystem in light of the country's ongoing, unparalleled increase in civil aircraft traffic. With the help of more than 300 local businesses in India and a joint venture to produce fuselages for Apache helicopters and vertical fin structures for the 737 series of aircraft, Boeing has reinforced its supply chain. The corporation sources goods from the nation for about $1 billion a year.