Airbus, Indamer Technics launch South Asia's first radome repair hub in Nagpur
Synopsis
For the first time in South Asia, airlines operating Airbus jets will be able to get their radomes repaired without shipping them overseas. Airbus has authorised Indamer Technics — an Adani-linked entity — to run a full-service radome facility in Nagpur, a move that signals India is finally closing the gap on high-value aerospace MRO work it has long exported abroad.
Key Takeaways
Airbus has designated Indamer Technics as an authorised radome repair, storage and exchange facility for its A320, A330, A350 and A380 families.
The Nagpur, Maharashtra facility is South Asia's first comprehensive radome repair centre .
Services include structural inspections, non-destructive testing, paint stripping, repainting, major and minor repairs, and certification for release to service.
Indamer Technics is a subsidiary of Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd , a 50:50 venture between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Prime Aero .
The facility is intended to reduce aircraft maintenance turnaround times and support the government's Make in India mission.
The agreement also lays groundwork for a broader localised Airbus avionics repair network across South Asia.
Airbus has partnered with Indamer Technics to establish South Asia's first comprehensive radome repair facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking a significant expansion of India's aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The facility, authorised under a formal service agreement, will support Airbus aircraft across the A320, A330, A350 and A380 families for customers in India and across the wider South Asia region.
What the Facility Will Do
The Nagpur centre will carry out a full spectrum of radome services — structural inspections and testing, paint stripping, repainting and curing, major and minor repairs, advanced non-destructive testing, and certification for release to service. It will also function as a central storage and exchange hub for radomes, handling end-of-life units including secure disposal when required.
A radome, located at the nose of an aircraft, is the structural enclosure that shields radar and antenna systems from environmental and aerodynamic stress while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass through unimpeded. Damage or degradation to a radome can affect navigation and weather-detection systems, making timely, localised repair critical for airline operations.
Why Nagpur, and Why Now
The choice of Nagpur is strategically deliberate. The city has been positioned as a logistics and aerospace hub under India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme and the broader Make in India initiative. With Indian carriers collectively operating one of the world's fastest-growing fleets — and significant widebody inductions expected across South Asia — the demand for localised MRO infrastructure has never been more acute.
This comes amid a wider push by global OEMs to decentralise aftermarket support closer to high-growth markets. Notably, India's MRO sector currently sends a substantial portion of its maintenance work overseas, a gap the government has been actively trying to close through policy and infrastructure incentives.
What Airbus and Indamer Said
Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director of Airbus in India and South Asia, called the agreement 'a major milestone in our commitment to building a robust, localised aerospace ecosystem in India.' He added that the facility would bring essential maintenance capabilities closer to customers, support the government's Make in India mission and strengthen self-reliance in India's aviation MRO sector.
Westermeier further noted: 'As the region prepares for unprecedented fleet expansion, this facility will ensure we can support our customers with significantly reduced turnaround times, keeping their aircraft flying efficiently.'
Indamer Technics Director Prajay Patel said the Airbus selection was an endorsement of the company's quality and engineering capabilities, and reaffirmed its commitment to meeting Airbus' certification standards while helping establish India as a world-class aerospace MRO hub.
About Indamer Technics
Indamer Technics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Prime Aero. The Adani group's involvement underscores the growing convergence of Indian industrial conglomerates with aerospace MRO — a sector that analysts project will be worth several billion dollars in India alone over the next decade.
What Comes Next
The facility is expected to help reduce turnaround times for aircraft maintenance across the region, with the agreement also marking a step towards developing a localised Airbus avionics repair network in South Asia. As fleet sizes grow and regulatory pressure on domestic MRO intensifies, the Nagpur hub could serve as a template for further OEM-authorised repair partnerships in India.
Point of View
But it is one facility for one component type. The real question is whether OEM authorisations like this one catalyse a broader ecosystem or remain isolated wins. The Adani group's entry into aerospace MRO through Horizon Aero Solutions adds industrial heft, but also raises questions about whether independent MRO players can compete for future OEM mandates. Nagpur's emergence as an aerospace node is promising — yet India's MRO ambitions will need dozens of such agreements, not one, to meaningfully repatriate maintenance revenue.
NationPress
3 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Airbus-Indamer Technics radome repair facility in Nagpur?
It is South Asia's first comprehensive radome repair, storage and exchange facility, authorised by Airbus and operated by Indamer Technics in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It will service radomes for Airbus A320, A330, A350 and A380 aircraft families, covering inspections, non-destructive testing, repairs and certification.
What is a radome and why does it need specialised repair?
A radome is the nose-mounted structural enclosure that protects an aircraft's radar and antenna systems from aerodynamic and environmental stress while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass through. Damage to a radome can impair weather detection and navigation systems, making certified, OEM-authorised repair essential for airworthiness.
Who owns Indamer Technics?
Indamer Technics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Prime Aero.
How will this facility benefit Indian airlines?
By providing an authorised radome repair centre within India, the facility is expected to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround times for airlines, eliminating the need to ship radomes to overseas facilities. It will serve both Indian carriers and operators across South Asia.
How does this fit into India's MRO sector ambitions?
India has been working to reduce its dependence on overseas MRO services, which cost the aviation sector significant foreign exchange. The Nagpur facility supports the government's Make in India initiative and is part of a broader push to develop a localised Airbus avionics repair network in South Asia.
