IndiGo Breaks Ground on New World Class MRO Facility in Bengaluru
- Joe Breitfeller
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
IndiGo has announced the start of construction on a new world class MRO facility at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The new MRO facility will have up to 12 bays and the capability to handle both single-aisle and widebody aircraft.
On Tuesday (August 5, 2025), IndiGo announced the groundbreaking for a new world class MRO facility at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by government dignitaries along with airport and airline leadership including Ms. Gunjan Krishna IAS, Commissioner-Industries, Government of Karnataka; Mr. Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo; Mr. Hari Marar, Chief Executive Officer, BIAL; Mr. Isidre Porqueras, Chief Operating Officer, IndiGo; Mr. Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL and Mr. Parichay Datta, Senior Vice President – Engineering, IndiGo.
In Tuesday’s announcement, IndiGo’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, said,
“We are very excited as we commence the project to build this grand MRO facility in Bengaluru. This also strengthens our operational presence in Bengaluru which is one of our largest bases with over 200 daily flights. This is also an important step towards shaping the future of the Indian aviation by developing a holistic aviation ecosystem in the nation.”
The new facility will be one of India’s largest MROs, and is being built on 31 acres of land recently allocated by Bangalore International Airport Ltd. This facility will be three times the size of the combined capacity of IndiGo’s existing MROs in Delhi and Bengaluru. The project is expected to be completed and operational by the beginning of 2028, and will have a capacity of up to 12 bays, and the capability to handle both single-aisle and widebody aircraft. With over 400 aircraft in their fleet, IndiGo’s dedicated MRO facilities will facilitate greater aircraft availability, better cost efficiencies, and quicker turnaround times.
New Delhi, India-based IndiGo is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. The carrier operates a fleet of 400+ aircraft, and operates over 2,200 daily flights with service to over 90 domestic and more than 40 international destinations. During 2024, IndiGo inducted 58 aircraft and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25. IndiGo’s philosophy is to offer affordable fares, on-time flights, and to provide a courteous and hassle-free guest experience.
Source: IndiGo
