Airbus opens massive Bengaluru tech center as India sourcing hits $1.5 billion

• Airbus inaugurated a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru, capable of housing 5,000 employees.
• The 880,000 sq ft center expands engineering, digital, customer services, and procurement functions in India.
• Airbus's India sourcing has grown from $500 million in 2019 to over $1.5 billion, projected to exceed $2 billion by decade-end.
• The Bengaluru facility is one of Airbus' largest engineering and digital centers outside Europe, crucial for aircraft programs.
• Over 100 Indian companies are part of Airbus' supply ecosystem, supporting programs like C295 in Vadodara and H125 in Vemagal.