Prime Minister Modi first visited Mahrashrashtra where he laid the foundation stone for many projects in Solapur. He reached there around 10:45 am and started multiple development projects.
Afterward, he went directly to Karnatka, around 2:45 pm PM Modi inaugurated the Boeing facility in Bengaluru. At around 6 pm, PM Modi is expected to be in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to attend the grand opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games.
Delighted to inaugurate @Boeing_In‘s Engineering & Technology Center in Bengaluru. This facility will serve as a hub for innovation and drive advancements in aviation. https://t.co/jqgAT78gwd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2024
BIETC (Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre) was built at a cost of ₹ 1,600 crore on a 43-acre plot at Hightech Defence and Aerospace Park in Devanahalli, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The facility is expected to become a cornerstone for partnerships with vibrant startups, and private and government ecosystems in India.
Boeing did not give details on the number of people the new facility will employ. Boeing currently employs more than 6,000 people in India across its various centers.
PM Modi also launched the Boeing Sukanya Programme which the company said aims to support the entry of more girl children from across India into the country’s growing aviation sector.
PM Modi inaugurated the Boeing facility in Bengaluru will provide opportunities to girls.
The program will provide opportunities for girls and women from across India to learn critical skills in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and train for jobs in the aviation sector, Boeing said in a statement.
PM Sri Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre campus in Devanahalli, Bengaluru. This is Boeing’s biggest facility outside the US & is a testament to Bengaluru’s growth as a defence research & aviation powerhouse in the country. https://t.co/WpujVQtq91
— Shridhar Prabhu (@shridharprabhu) January 19, 2024
“We are honored and privileged to support Prime Minister Modi’s transformative vision for India, and we are grateful to have him dedicate the Boeing campus to foster aerospace innovation in the country,” said David L Calhoun, Boeing president, and CEO. On the PM Modi inaugurated the Boeing facility.
On Thursday, the aircraft manufacturer received orders for 150 737 MAX narrow-body jets from Akasa Air, India’s youngest carrier.
Why PM Modi inaugurated the Boeing facility?
Boeing has seen a surge in interest for its jets in India, currently the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, with travel demand outstripping the supply of planes.
What is Boeing’s facility?
Boeing operates numerous facilities around the world, covering a wide range of activities related to aerospace and defense. These facilities include manufacturing plants, research and development centers, testing facilities, and more.
Boeing has research and technology centers around the world, including locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, where engineers and scientists work on cutting-edge technologies to enhance aerospace and defense capabilities.
Facilities related to Boeing Global Services, which provides a range of services to support Boeing’s products throughout their lifecycle, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and telecommunications equipment. The company is one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers, and it plays a significant role in the global aviation industry.
Boeing was founded in 1916 by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Over the years, the company has become a major player in the aerospace industry, contributing to both commercial and military aviation. Boeing is well-known for its commercial aircraft, including the iconic Boeing 747, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and various models of the Boeing 737. These aircraft are widely used by airlines around the world. Boeing is a major contractor for the United States Department of Defense and other defense organizations globally. The company produces military aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, as well as satellites, missiles, and other defense-related systems.
Boeing has a significant presence in the space industry. The company has been involved in various space exploration and satellite projects, including the development of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Boeing has faced challenges in recent years, particularly related to the Boeing 737 MAX series. The grounding of these aircraft following safety concerns led to significant financial and reputational impacts on the company.
Boeing’s main competitor in the aerospace industry is Airbus, a European aerospace corporation. Both companies compete for market share in the production of commercial aircraft.