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Airbus Bets Big on India’s Engineering Power — €3.5 Billion+ ‘Make in India’ Boost to Aerospace Supply Chain
1️⃣ Airbus Chairman’s Strong Endorsement
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Rene Obermann, Chairman of Airbus, declared he is “very bullish on India.”
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Praised India’s engineering excellence, ambition, and quality at the Berlin Global Dialogue.
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Called India a “strategic, long-term partner” and “vital pillar” in Airbus’s global ecosystem.
2️⃣ India’s Rising Engineering Power
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Obermann spent one week in India — said he was “completely blown away” by the talent.
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Highlighted India’s education and technical skill base as world-class.
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Acknowledged India’s massive ambition despite a GDP per capita gap, showing potential for high-value growth.
3️⃣ Beyond Cost Advantage — A Technology Partnership
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Airbus’s engagement focuses on collaboration, not just cost-cutting.
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Objective: “Make things better, not just cheaper.”
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Emphasized innovation-driven cooperation with Indian tech firms and engineers.
| Focus Area | Objective | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Reduce manufacturing cost | ✅ Achieved |
| Tech Collaboration | Leverage Indian talent | 💡 Innovation boost |
| Skill Development | Train local engineers | 📈 Long-term gains |
4️⃣ €3.5 Billion+ ‘Make in India’ Investment Impact
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Airbus supports India’s “Make in India” strategy through local-for-local manufacturing.
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C295 military aircraft: Final assembly line operational in Vadodara, Gujarat.
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Airbus projects €3.5–€4 billion in potential supply-chain value over the next decade.
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Generates 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs in India’s aerospace ecosystem.
5️⃣ Global Manufacturing Footprint
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Airbus now manufactures across Europe, India, China, and the U.S.
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Follows a “local-for-local” model — empowering regional supply chains.
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India stands alongside China and the U.S. as a core production hub.
| Country | Key Airbus Project | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| India | C295 Assembly Line | Defense manufacturing |
| China | A320 Final Line | Commercial aircraft |
| USA | A220/A320 Lines | Regional market |
| Europe | R&D & Design | Global innovation HQ |
6️⃣ Resilient Supply Chains Amid Global Uncertainty
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Obermann: “Complete decoupling is an illusion.”
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Aerospace requires interconnected global supply chains for certified components.
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Airbus is building redundancy and resilience to balance geopolitical risks.
7️⃣ Europe–India: Strategic Geopolitical Alignment
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New Europe–India synergy emerging amid global shifts.
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India now views Europe as a single strategic bloc, not just individual nations.
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Opens new trade, defense, and technology corridors for co-development.
8️⃣ Financial Outlook & Long-Term Gains
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Airbus’s India strategy expected to:
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Contribute €500+ million annually to India’s aerospace exports by 2030.
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Catalyze MSME participation in global aviation value chains.
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Enhance India’s share in global aerospace manufacturing from 2% → 6% by 2035.
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9️⃣ Key Takeaway
India is transforming from a low-cost hub to a high-value aerospace powerhouse,
with Airbus as one of its strongest international allies. ✈️💰
Disclaimer (The Profit India)
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or business advice. The Profit India does not hold any financial interest in Airbus or related entities. Readers are advised to conduct their own research before making investment or strategic decisions.
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