Air India breaks ground for state-of-the-art MRO hangar at Delhi Airport, boosting India's self-reliance in aircraft maintenance

Air India has broken ground on a new multi-facility Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). The facility is aimed at strengthening the airline’s maintenance capabilities, operational efficiency, and self-reliance.

Facility Highlights
- Spread across nine acres at Air India’s largest hub.
- Designed to accommodate:
- One widebody aircraft
- One narrowbody aircraft
- Simultaneously
- Will centralize key engineering and maintenance operations under direct oversight.

Enhanced Fleet Availability
- Centralized inspections, cabin upkeep, and defect rectification.
- Reduced aircraft ground time and improved fleet utilization.

Greater Operational Efficiency
- Integrated engineering offices and an on-site spare parts warehouse.
- Streamlined workflows and lower logistics costs.

Improved Passenger Experience
- Dedicated Cabin Shop for quicker interior repairs.
- Reduced cabin-related defects and improved onboard quality.

Faster Aircraft Recovery
- Direct access to technical teams and spare parts.
- Quicker resolution of technical issues and reduced operational disruptions.

Infrastructure & Sustainability
- Features a 25-metre clear height and large column-free spans.
- Designed to accommodate next-generation aircraft.
- Includes advanced fire protection systems.
- Aligned with Air India’s ESG commitments through adherence to IGBC Green Building norms for energy and water conservation.

Leadership Presence
The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by:
- Tewolde Gebremariam, CEO & Managing Director, Air India.
- Senior executives from Air India and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).

Strategic Importance
- Supports Air India’s efforts to build stronger in-house maintenance capabilities.
- Enhances fleet reliability and operational performance.
- Contributes to the growth of India’s aviation maintenance ecosystem.
- Forms part of Air India’s broader transformation and modernization journey.