Ahmedabad: At a high-level discussion, Bombardier CEO Eric Martel and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani discussed “transformative partnerships” in the aviation industry.
In a post shared on social media platform X on Wednesday, Gautam Adani announced their intention to leverage synergies for a more robust and self-reliant India.
“Spurring the expansion of aviation in India! “Had an amazing conversation about transformative partnerships in aircraft services, maintenance, and defense with Eric Martel, CEO of @Bombardier,” the chairman of the Adani Group stated.
Gautam Adani continued, “Collaboratively, we are leveraging synergies for a more powerful, independent India.”
The Adani Group entered the civil aviation sector with a vision to utilize its extensive experience in developing exceptional infrastructure to transform Indian airports.
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) was established in 2019 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd.
AAHL’s goal is to revolutionize airport experiences. Currently, it manages seven major airports: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram.
The addition of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to AAHL’s portfolio in December 2024 will represent a significant milestone in India’s aviation landscape. This expansion will elevate AAHL’s portfolio to eight airports, reinforcing its status as the foremost airport infrastructure company in the nation.
AAHL is the largest airport infrastructure company in India, handling 25 percent of passenger traffic and 33 percent of the country’s air cargo volume.
In related news, the Air Force is set to conduct the first trial landing of a fighter jet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in attendance on October 5 at one of the runways of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
Once operational, the two phases of NMIA will accommodate 20 million passengers annually, with connectivity provided via Atal Setu and metro rail. The project is expected to cost ₹16,700 crore.