Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company has announced the opening of the Boeing India Distribution Center in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. The 36,000-square-foot parts warehouse has been opened to support regional aviation customers in maximizing fleet utilization. The new location is one of eight distribution centers around the world that holds and ships spare parts specifically for Boeing’s commercial customers.
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The new site not only puts Kurja, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, known for its special pottery on the global aviation map, but also expands Boeing’s presence in the country. Further, it helps the brand to deliver an efficient, cost-effective, and local solution.
“The Boeing India Distribution Center illustrates Boeing’s commitment to supporting the growth of this market, aligned with the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. This center will support the emergent needs of spare parts for Boeing aircraft in India, reducing lead times, improving availability, and supporting the MRO industry here,” said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India.
Boeing announced its investment in the distribution center less than a year ago during Aero India 2023, and the first parts were shipped to customers in December 2023. The center is positioned strategically along India’s Eastern Freight Corridor, with proximity to both Delhi and the upcoming Jewar airport.
The new distribution center marks Boeing’s most recent development in India, following a series of investments and agreements. These initiatives encompass a partnership with GMR Aero Technic to establish a Boeing Converted Freighter line in Hyderabad and the establishment of a Global Support Center in Gurgaon.
Additionally, Boeing has committed a $100 million investment in infrastructure and pilot training programs to support India’s growing demand for pilots in the coming two decades. The warehouse is operated in collaboration with third-party logistics provider DB Schenker.
“The India Distribution Center represents another significant step forward in Boeing’s strategy to provide parts and services when and where customers need them,” said William Ampofo, vice president, Parts & Distribution Services and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services. “It also represents our commitment to delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions for Boeing’s commercial airplane customers in the region.”
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