British engineering major Rolls-Royce is exploring the establishment of a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in India for its civil aviation engines and has offered to set up an aero gas turbine complex in the country to support indigenous engine development for future military aircraft programmes.
Speaking to TOI's Saurabh Sinha, Rolls-Royce Executive Vice President (Transformation India) Sashi Mukundan said the company sees growing demand for engine support services in India, particularly with Air India and IndiGo having placed firm orders for more than 100 Airbus A350 aircraft, which are powered exclusively by Rolls-Royce engines.