Nagpur, Sep 2026 : European aerospace major Airbus has partnered with Indamer Technics to establish South Asia’s first comprehensive radome repair facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, strengthening the region’s aircraft maintenance and repair capabilities.
Under a strategic service agreement, Indamer Technics has been designated as an authorised Airbus centre for the repair, exchange and storage of radomes used on the company's commercial aircraft. The facility will support Airbus A320, A330, A350 and A380 families, creating a dedicated local hub for radome-related maintenance requirements.
The new facility is expected to strengthen Airbus's aftermarket services network in India and provide airlines with faster access to specialised maintenance capabilities.
Indamer Technics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Aero Solutions Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Prime Aero. The company already operates several Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities across India, while the Nagpur centre will serve as a central hub for Airbus radome servicing in the country.
The facility will undertake a broad range of maintenance activities, including detailed structural inspections, minor and major repairs, paint removal, repainting and curing. It will also carry out advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to identify structural issues without damaging the components.
Following completion of approved maintenance work, the facility will be able to issue Release to Service (RTS) certifications. It will also undertake the secure disposal and end-of-life management of radomes that are no longer suitable for aircraft operations.
A radome is the weather-resistant, dome-shaped structure located at the front of an aircraft. Built using specialised composite materials, it protects sensitive radar and antenna equipment from environmental and aerodynamic stresses, including hail, bird strikes and high-speed airflow.
At the same time, the structure is designed to allow electromagnetic signals to pass through, enabling aircraft radar and communication systems to operate effectively while remaining protected from external conditions.
Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director of Airbus in India and South Asia, said the partnership represented an important step towards developing a stronger and more self-reliant aviation ecosystem in India.
He said establishing advanced maintenance capabilities in Nagpur would also contribute to the government's Make in India initiative while supporting the country's expanding aviation sector.
The local availability of specialised radome repair services is expected to reduce aircraft turnaround times and limit the need to send components overseas for maintenance. This could help airlines minimise aircraft downtime and improve fleet availability as India's commercial aviation market continues to expand.
Prajay Patel, Director at Indamer Technics, said Airbus's decision to select the company reflected its engineering capabilities, safety standards and maintenance expertise. He added that both organisations shared the objective of positioning India as a globally recognised and self-sufficient aerospace MRO hub.
Airbus views the Nagpur facility as a potential foundation for developing a broader localised avionics repair ecosystem across South Asia. The initiative could become increasingly significant as airlines in the region expand their fleets, including through the induction of more widebody aircraft, while continuing to grow their single-aisle operations.
The partnership marks another step towards expanding India's specialised aircraft maintenance capabilities and strengthening its position in the global aerospace MRO sector.
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