IndiGo signs agreement to build MRO facility at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport

IndiGo on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) as part of the airline’s commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate around 31 acres of land to IndiGo for development of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure to support the airline’s expanding fleet.

The MRO facility will be equipped to handle both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, further strengthening IndiGo’s maintenance capabilities and operational presence at the Bengaluru Airport.

“Developing broad IndiGo MRO capabilities marks as a significant and very strategic step for IndiGo. Partnering with BIAL underlines our shared commitment to drive long-term growth of the aviation ecosystem in Bengaluru and cement its status as, amongst the best and world-class international hubs in India,” said Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo.

“Together with BIAL, we are further shaping the future of Indian aviation by focusing on innovation, growth and global connectivity that will define India’s leadership in the skies. We see this collaboration as a pivotal step towards building a significant global presence for IndiGo, as well as for India,” Elbers added.

The MoU also outlines broader collaboration in areas including network expansion, infrastructure development, and joint marketing initiatives. This partnership positions Bengaluru as a key hub for domestic and international operations for passenger and air cargo.

With more than 400 aircraft in its fleet, IndiGo said a dedicated MRO facility will give a significant advantage in terms of aircraft availability, greater cost efficiencies and quicker turnaround benefiting the airline and its customers. Further, the development of the MRO facility will help strengthen the aerospace and defence ecosystem in Karnataka. IndiGo already has one MRO facility each in Delhi and Bengaluru.

IndiGo is taking further massive strides in its evolution towards becoming a major global airline by 2030. The airline has been consistently enhancing its network in India and abroad. The carrier is forging partnerships and adding to its product portfolio.

With one new aircraft joining the fleet every week throughout FY26, IndiGo anticipates surpassing a fleet size of 600 aircraft by 2030. Additionally, the airline has also signed an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for the damp lease of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, deliveries of which will be completed by early 2026, anticipating the arrival of the A350’s in 2027. These additional aircraft strengthen the airline’s long-haul capabilities. FY26 will also be the year in which the long range A321XLR joins IndiGo’s fleet, opening doors to new long range international markets not previously connected directly to India.