In Aero India 2023, Boeing will focus on increasing local services and capabilities, workforce development and investing in partnerships to support India’s Make in India vision.
A key strategic goal for Boeing in India is to strengthen and leverage local talent and a growing network of over 300 supplier partners, the aerospace company said.
“The Indian aerospace and defense industry is poised for growth and offers significant opportunities for Boeing with our proven portfolio of products and services. Boeing is committed to supporting and enabling this growth with a vision to bring the best of Boeing to India and take the best of India to the world.”
The company’s exhibition in Hall A, USA Pavilion (A7.2 – A6. 3), is built around the theme of “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”, which highlights local partnerships and investments in India.
The exhibit will also feature advanced products including the F/A-18 Super Hornet, P-8I, CH-47 Chinook, 737, 787 Dreamliner and 777X. Visitors will be able to experience the AH-64 Apache simulator and learn more about the combat helicopter’s capabilities and wide range of missions.
joint venture
A joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), Tata Boeing Aerospace Ltd (TBAL) recently delivered the first fuselage for the six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army in Hyderabad.
India currently operates 11 C-17s, 22 AH-64 Apaches (six more on order), 15 CH-47 Chinooks, 12 P-8Is, three VVIP aircraft and two Head of State aircraft. In addition, more than 150 Boeing airplanes, including the next-generation 737, 737 Max, 757, 777, and 787 Dreamliner, are operated by major commercial airlines in India.