Air India, on Friday, launched a massive warehouse facility in Delhi, marking a significant milestone in enhancing its fleet and operational efficiency. The facility, located near Terminal 3 at the Cargo complex of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Air Cargo Logistics division, will store more than 10 lakh engineering spares essential for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and ground support equipment.
Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD of Air India, in a company statement, said, “This world-class facility will not only boost Air India’s operational efficiency but also strengthen India’s aviation ecosystem,” said. He added that the warehouse would provide more proximate access to and better control over aircraft spares, leading to improved punctuality of flights.
The warehouse, spanning approximately 54,000 sq. ft., is set to improve the quick turnaround of Air India’s flights operating out of Delhi. Interestingly, this integrated warehouse is the first of its kind for any airline in the country.
Air India’s warehouse will serve as the cornerstone of the airline’s engineering function, offering a one-stop solution for storing aircraft spares, tools, and ground support equipment. These range from hardware to sophisticated avionics, hydraulics, structural components, pneumatics, and mechanical components.
The warehouse will meet the engineering resource requirements for the maintenance and service of the Air India, Air India Express, and AIX Connect fleet from a centralised location. It integrates 16 smaller locations spread across Delhi and Mumbai into a state-of-the-art facility that will function as a hub for operations throughout India. This consolidation will streamline airline functions and ensure better control over inventory.