Aerospace major Collins invests $25 million in Karnataka, inaugurates manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Collins India Operations Centre (CIOC), developed by Collins Aerospace at the KIADB Aerospace Park in Devanahalli on November 11.

CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Collins India Operations Centre 

Speaking on the launch, Siddaramaiah said, “Collins Aerospace is investing $25 million in Karnataka. This new facility will create over 2,000 skilled jobs in research, development, and advanced manufacturing.”

He added, “Karnataka contributes nearly 65 per cent to India’s aerospace and defence sector. World-class aerospace and defence parks are being established in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, Tumakuru, and Chamarajanagar.”

The Chief Minister further said that more than 2,000 small and medium enterprises are engaged in the aerospace and defence sectors across the State.

Mahindra Aerospace and Rangsons have already made substantial investments, and 48 agreements have been signed in this sector. 

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The CIOC

Spread across 26-acre land at KIADB Aerospace Park, defence major RTX's subsidiary Collins Aerospace's Collins India Operations Center (CIOC) will initially be used for manufacturing seats, lighting and cargo systems, temperature sensors, communication and navigation systems, water solutions, and evacuation slides, RTX said.

The company disclosed that it will be equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies such as artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing and robotics, and will host more than 2,200 employees by 2026.

"The CIOC will drive operations and manufacturing for more than 70 Collins products, enhancing worldwide service transformation and delivering operational excellence," said Roy Gullickson, senior vice president of operations at Collins Aerospace.

"The CIOC will also have incremental capacity to support future growth opportunities and customer requirements," he added.

Collins Aerospace has been manufacturing and investing in India for nearly three decades, with a growing footprint that now includes more than 6,500 employees across engineering, digital, manufacturing, operations and supply chain functions, as shared by the company.

Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil remarked that this is Collins Aerospace’s first facility in India under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and will cater to major global aviation players such as Boeing and Airbus. He lauded the quick support provided by KIADB and Karnataka Udyog Mitra in obtaining approvals and infrastructure for the unit.

Earlier this year, the company announced a new Engineering Development and Test Center in Bengaluru.

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