{"id":97481,"date":"2025-05-30T15:53:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=97481"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:23:14","slug":"indigo-to-build-new-mro-at-bengaluru-airport-ahead-of-a350-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/30\/indigo-to-build-new-mro-at-bengaluru-airport-ahead-of-a350-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"IndiGo to Build New MRO at Bengaluru Airport Ahead of A350 Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>BENGALURU-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/IndiGo\/\">IndiGo (6E)<\/a> has signed a strategic MoU with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) to build a new MRO facility at <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Bengaluru\">Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)<\/a>. The deal includes 31 acres of land to support the airline\u2019s growing fleet and infrastructure needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, IndiGo has appointed Ton Dortmans, a veteran from <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/KLM\/\">KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (FR)<\/a>, to lead the airline\u2019s wide-body MRO initiatives, especially in preparation for the Airbus A350 entry into service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-edited.png\" alt=\"IndiGo (6E) has signed a strategic MoU with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) to build a new MRO facility at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).\" class=\"wp-image-27902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-edited.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-edited-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-edited-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-edited-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-edited-750x469.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indigo Airlines started its New Maintenance hangar facility at Bengaluru International Airport | Image credits to its creator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-indigo-new-bengaluru-mro\">IndiGo New Bengaluru MRO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiGo\u2019s agreement with BIAL marks a major step in building long-term aviation infrastructure in South India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 31-acre Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Bengaluru\u2019s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) will be equipped to service both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This expansion aligns with IndiGo\u2019s broader plan to localize key operations and boost efficiency across its fast-growing network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dortmans will report to Chief Operating Officer Isidro Porqueras and work with Senior Vice President of Engineering Parichay Dutta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His appointment supports IndiGo&#8217;s strategic plan &#8220;Towards New Heights and Across New Frontiers&#8221;, which includes the introduction of wide-body <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Airbus+A350\">Airbus A350<\/a> aircraft from 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These planes, powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/rolls-royce\/\">Rolls-Royce<\/a> engines, mark IndiGo&#8217;s entry into the wide-body segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IndiGo aims to develop extensive in-house MRO capabilities in India. The airline currently operates over 400 aircraft with more than 900 on order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It opened its second Bengaluru hangar in 2023. IndiGo also established an Amsterdam office to support European expansion, with flights to Manchester and Amsterdam starting in July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO Pieter Elbers highlighted Dortmans&#8217; extensive MRO and wide-body experience. He noted the opportunity to build in-house MRO capabilities in India with local talent and IndiGo&#8217;s operational scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-135.png\" alt=\"IndiGo to Develop New MRO in Bengaluru Ahead of A350 Entry\" class=\"wp-image-62379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-135.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-135-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-135-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-135-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-135-750x497.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Aeroconcepts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Expansion Initiatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dortmans will report to COO Isidro Porqueras and collaborate closely with Parichay Dutta, SVP of Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, IndiGo has established a European base in Amsterdam to strengthen its international expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline will begin direct flights to <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Amsterdam\">Amsterdam (AMS)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Manchester\">Manchester (MAN)<\/a> from July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO Pieter Elbers stated that Dortmans&#8217; experience in wide-body MRO operations makes him a valuable asset for the airline\u2019s next growth phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the importance of growing MRO capacity within India using local talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another leadership change, IndiGo has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new chairman of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mehta replaces Venkataramani Sumantran, who completed his tenure after guiding the airline through a strong post-pandemic recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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