Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Odisha Plans Aircraft Repair Center for Aviation Hub
Odisha wants to make Bhubaneswar a big aviation center.
They're building a place to fix and maintain airplanes at the airport.
The government will give money and help to companies.
Air Works India will be the main investor.
They hope this helps more planes fly to and from Odisha and supports local industries.
Odisha government aims to develop Bhubaneswar as a major aviation hub.
Cabinet approved an aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling (MRO) facility at Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt. Limited selected as anchor investor for the MRO facility.
The state will offer subsidies and incentives to attract private sector participation.
The facility is expected to strengthen civil aviation under the B-MAAN scheme.
- Who
- Odisha government, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt. Limited.
- What
- Odisha government approved the establishment of an aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling (MRO) facility.
- When
- The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.
- Why
- To transform Odisha into a regional hub for aviation services and support the increasing number of private aircraft.
Government's Goals
Local Impact
Economic Impact
Government's Goals
Development of Aviation Infrastructure
Local Impact
Supporting the Manufacturing Centers in Steel and Mines Sectors
- Project
- Aircraft MRO Facility
- Location
- Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
- Anchor Investor
- Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt. Limited
- Objective
- Develop Bhubaneswar as aviation hub
- Scheme
- B-MAAN
