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Civil Aviation Minister of India, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, led a high-profile delegation to the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru on Monday. The visit underscores India's growing partnership with global aerospace leaders as the nation seeks to position itself as a major hub for advanced aviation technology.
Accompanying the Minister were senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, including Secretary Vualnam; Senior Economic Advisor, Piyush Shrivastav; Joint Secretary, Madhu Sudana Sarkar and Airports Authority of India Chairman, M Suresh. The BIETC campus, a sprawling 43-acre facility in Devanahalli, was inaugurated in January 2024 by Prime Minister Modi following a substantial Rs 1,600 crore investment by Boeing.
During their tour, the delegation explored BIETC’s advanced R&D infrastructure, which highlights cutting-edge technology in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet-of-things, Model-based Engineering and other high-impact domains.
Boeing’s strategic focus on digital analytics, additive manufacturing, avionics, and structural design underscores its commitment to co-developing future-ready aerospace technologies tailored for both Indian and global markets.
The facility also plays a crucial role in skill development and technological partnerships, which are instrumental in strengthening India’s aerospace sector. This visit marks an important step in India's journey to becoming a global aerospace innovation leader, reflecting a shared vision of fostering technology-driven growth and robust industry capabilities.
