How is Boeing Partnering India's Aviation Growth

SALIL GUPTE, PRESIDENT, BOEING INDIA &
SOUTH ASIA VICE PRESIDENT, BOEING GLOBAL

India is set to remain the world's fastest-growing aviation market, and Boeing sees this as a defining opportunity. "Over the next two decades, India is poised to remain the world's fastest-growing aviation market, with passenger traffic projected to rise by an average of seven per cent annually through 2044," says Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India and South Asia. This growth will require nearly 3,300 new aircraft, with single-aisle airplanes like the 737 MAX connecting Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, and widebodies such as the 787 Dreamliner and 777X positioning India as a global long-haul hub.

For Boeing, India is far more than a market. "Our partnership has evolved from a supplier-customer relationship into a deep industrial integration," Gupte explains. Boeing is expanding local manufacturing through over 325 suppliers, including Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) in Hyderabad, which now produces Apache fuselages and 737 vertical fins for global deliveries. India also contributes to Boeing's engineering innovation, with the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center in Bengaluru driving digital analytics and sustainable aviation solutions.

Talent development remains central to Boeing's strategy. "We are supporting this growth through a $195 billion services market opportunity and a $100 million investment in pilot training and infrastructure to address the regional need for 1,41,000 new aviation professionals," says Gupte. Initiatives like the Sukanya Program for women in STEM and the Kaushal program for aircraft maintenance exemplify this commitment.

With manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development aligned, Boeing is ensuring India is not only ready to meet soaring demand but also positioned as a global aerospace leader for decades to come.