India’s MRO Facilities Jump from 96 to 166: Becoming Global Aviation Hub

India’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities have grown from 96 in 2014 to 166 in 2026 a near doubling. Key government moves include a uniform 5% IGST on imported aircraft parts (ending the inverted duty structure), revised land allotment rules, and extended export periods for repair-bound goods (6 months to 1 year).

Strategic positioning:

India is positioning itself as the primary maintenance destination between Europe and Southeast Asia. Visa rules have been amended to facilitate Business Visas and Temporary Landing Permits for foreign pilots and crew arriving for MRO work.

Why it matters for B2B:

For aviation suppliers and airline procurement teams lower turnaround times and reduced maintenance costs at Indian facilities. For tour operators with charter or wet-lease operations this signals growing technical capacity in the region, potentially reducing the need to ferry aircraft to Dubai or Singapore for heavy maintenance.

“India is no longer just one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world it is rapidly becoming the world’s preferred ‘garage’ for the skies.”