Nagpur to host South Asia’s first dedicated radome repair facility for Airbus
Nagpur (Maharashtra) — European aerospace major Airbus has designated Nagpur-based Indamer Technics to establish the South Asia region’s first comprehensive radome repair facility in India, the companies said in separate statements. The agreement names Indamer Technics as an authorised centre to handle repair, storage and exchange of radomes for Airbus types including the A320, A330, A350 and A380.
Airbus described the collaboration as a strategic step to grow a localised aftermarket network in South Asia and to support customers with faster turnaround times as fleets expand across the region. The move is also framed as support for the Government of India’s Make in India objective, bringing repair capabilities closer to operators.
"Being selected by Airbus to set up this facility is a strong endorsement of Indamer Technics’ quality and engineering capabilities," said Prajay Patel, Director of Indamer Technics. "Safety and precision are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to meeting Airbus’ exacting certification standards on every radome we handle."
Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director, Airbus in India and South Asia, said the initiative was an important milestone in building a robust, local aerospace ecosystem. He said placing these maintenance capabilities in Nagpur would help reduce aircraft downtime for customers and provide a foundation for expanding the Airbus repair network across one of the world’s fastest‑growing aviation markets.
What a radome facility means for Nagpur
- Technical capacity: Authorised repair and exchange capability for multiple Airbus airframe types, covering radome repair, storage and exchange services.
- Localisation: Moves routine maintenance tasks from distant centres to Nagpur, shortening logistics and turnaround times.
- Economic impact: Potential to boost local MRO activity, supplier work and skilled employment tied to aerospace engineering and quality assurance.
The announcements come amid sustained growth in air travel across India and South Asia, placing pressure on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity. By authorising a regional facility, Airbus aims to offer faster service to operators, avoiding long lead times caused by international shipping or limited local repair slots.
Scale and services — a snapshot
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Operator | Indamer Technics (designated by Airbus) |
| Covered aircraft | A320, A330, A350, A380 radomes |
| Services | Repair, storage, exchange |
Indamer Technics has welcomed the Airbus mandate as validation of its engineering standards. The company said it will comply with Airbus’ certification requirements while operating the facility. Airbus framed the collaboration as a foundational step towards a broader avionics and repair network across South Asia.
For Nagpur, which has been seeking to expand its industrial and aviation services base around the MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) area, the facility aligns with ongoing efforts to attract aerospace and logistics investments. Local industry stakeholders have argued for years that bringing higher‑value MRO work to the city could generate skilled employment and support ancillary suppliers.
Airbus did not disclose employment numbers or precise timelines for full commissioning in its statement. Indamer Technics indicated that the partnership marks a next step in its plan to position India as a self‑reliant hub for aerospace MRO, but gave no date for when customer operations at the Nagpur facility will begin.
Officials in Maharashtra who work on industrial promotion and aviation infrastructure have previously highlighted Nagpur’s central location and cargo connectivity as advantages for MRO and repair businesses. The new radome facility will be watched closely by airlines, MRO players and local suppliers for signs of broader investment and skills development in the region.
