Situated in close proximity to Terminal 3 within the Cargo complex of Delhi Airport’s Air Cargo Logistics division, the Air India centralized warehouse spans a vast 54,000 sq.ft, approximately.
Air India, India’s premier global airline, has unveiled a state-of-the-art mega warehouse facility in Delhi designed to store over 1,000,000 essential engineering spares crucial for aircraft maintenance, checks, and repairs. This significant development is set to further enhance Air India’s operational efficiency and contribute to the growth of India’s thriving aviation ecosystem. Situated in close proximity to Terminal 3 within the Cargo complex of Delhi Airport’s Air Cargo Logistics division, this centralized warehouse spans a vast 54,000 square feet, approximately. It is poised to substantially expedite the turnaround time for Air India’s flights operating out of Delhi.
Distinguished as the first-of-its-kind facility for any airline in India, this integrated warehouse will serve as the cornerstone of Air India’s engineering operations. It offers a comprehensive solution for storing a wide array of aircraft spares, tools, and ground support equipment, ranging from basic hardware to sophisticated avionics, hydraulics, structural, pneumatic, and mechanical components.
Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD, Air India said, “The warehouse is a major milestone for Air India and a reinforcement of the quality, professionalism, and investment that we are now committed to make. This worldclass facility will not only boost Air India’s fleet and operational efficiency but will also strengthen India’s aviation ecosystem. The warehouse will offer us more proximate access to and better control over our aircraft spares enabling us to meet any engineering requirement promptly – leading to improved punctuality of flights.”
This warehouse will centralize the engineering resource requirements for the maintenance and servicing of the Air India, Air India Express, and AIX Connect fleets, consolidating 16 dispersed and sub-scale locations across Delhi and Mumbai. It will operate as a hub and feeder network for operations throughout India, streamlining airline functions and enhancing inventory control. Situated in close proximity to Air India’s aircraft hangars at Terminal 3 of IGI airport, the warehouse will facilitate swift material movement of spares to address technical issues.
This integrated facility represents a significant enhancement of the airline’s engineering warehouse infrastructure in India, as Air India continues its transformation into a world-class airline.
Founded by the visionary JRD Tata, Air India has been a pioneer in India’s aviation sector. Since its inaugural flight on October 15, 1932, Air India has developed an extensive domestic network and offers non-stop flights to cities worldwide, including the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far East, South-East Asia, Australia, and the Gulf. After 69 years as a government-owned enterprise, Air India and Air India Express rejoined the Tata Group in January 2022.
Under the Vihaan.AI initiative, Air India is undertaking a five-year transformation roadmap with the ambition of becoming a world-class airline with an Indian heart. The first phase of this transformation, the “taxi phase,” recently concluded, focusing on fundamental improvements such as bringing grounded aircraft back into service, talent acquisition across flying and ground functions, rapid technological upgrades, and strengthening customer care initiatives. As a member of Star Alliance, the largest global airline consortium, Air India offers seamless connectivity and world-class facilities to passengers worldwide.
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In summary, Air India’s new mega warehouse facility in Delhi marks a significant step forward in enhancing the airline’s operational efficiency and contributing to the growth of India’s aviation industry, solidifying Air India’s position as a world-class airline.
