DBT Bureau
Pune, 1 June 2025
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) as part of the airline’s sustained commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate around 31 acres of land to IndiGo for development of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure to support the airline’s expanding fleet. The state-of-the-art facility will be equipped to handle both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, further strengthening IndiGo’s maintenance capabilities and operational presence at the Bengaluru Airport.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said: “Developing broad IndiGo MRO capabilities marks as significant and very strategic step for IndiGo. Partnering with BIAL underlines our shared commitment to drive long-term growth of the aviation ecosystem in Bengaluru and cement its status as, amongst the best and world-class international hubs in India. Together with BIAL, we are further shaping the future of Indian aviation by focusing on innovation, growth and global connectivity that will define India’s leadership in the skies. We see this collaboration as a pivotal step towards building a significant global presence for IndiGo, as well as for India”
Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) said: “We are delighted that India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has chosen Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), to set up its latest MRO facility and enhance its operations. We have had a very successful, long-term relationship with IndiGo and this collaboration further strengthens our association with the airline. This is a strong validation of the growth potential of BLR Airport and the City of Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub.
The partnership reinforces our commitment to developing world-class aviation infrastructure and enhancing BLR Airport’s role as India’s premier aerospace and MRO hub. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Government of Karnataka for their continued support in making this collaboration possible and enabling us to drive forward the next phase of aviation-led growth for the region.”
The MoU also outlines broader collaboration in areas including network expansion, infrastructure development, and joint marketing initiatives. This partnership reflects the strategic intent of both organizations to enhance aviation infrastructure and position Bengaluru as a key hub for domestic and international operations for passenger and air cargo.
With more than 400 aircraft in its fleet, a dedicated MRO facility will give a significant advantage in terms of aircraft availability, greater cost efficiencies and quicker turnaround benefiting the airline and its customers. Further, the development of the MRO facility will help strengthen the aerospace and defence ecosystem in Karnataka. IndiGo already has one MRO facility each in Delhi and Bengaluru.
