To showcase passenger experience innovations and cabin transformation initiatives
New Delhi. 17 November 2025. Aerospace Media Group is proud to announce that Air India, the country’s flag carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, has confirmed its participation at the Aerospace and Defence MRO South Asia Summit collocated with MRO XPO India 2026, Aircraft Interiors India and Defence MRO XPO India scheduled for March 11–12, 2026, in IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi.
As India’s aviation industry continues its record expansion, Air India’s participation underscores its commitment to operational excellence, world-class maintenance standards, and customer experience transformation.
At the MRO XPO India 2026, Air India will showcase its latest passenger experience amenities, including upgraded cabin interiors, next-generation inflight entertainment systems, and enhanced seating concepts being rolled out across its legacy and new fleet. These innovations reflect Air India’s continued investment in providing a superior flying experience while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and safety.
The airline’s engagement with the MRO XPO India 2026 also reinforces its alignment with India’s rapidly evolving maintenance, repair, and overhaul ecosystem. With India’s MRO industry projected to reach USD 4 billion, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India’s presence symbolises its support for the nation’s vision to become a global aviation services hub.
“Air India’s participation at MRO South Asia Summit & XPOs 2026 represents a powerful endorsement of India’s emerging MRO and aerospace capabilities,” said Mr. R.K. Patra, Editor-in-Chief, Aerospace Media Group. “As the airline transforms both its fleet and its passenger experience, its engagement with the region’s leading MRO and supply chain players will be crucial to building a truly world-class aviation ecosystem in India.”
Air India’s Transformation Program
Under the Tata Group’s leadership, Air India is undergoing one of the most ambitious airline transformation programs globally. The carrier is renewing its fleet with 470 new aircraft on order from Airbus and Boeing, refurbishing existing widebody aircraft with modern cabin interiors, and investing heavily in digital technologies and AI-driven maintenance solutions to enhance efficiency. These initiatives, coupled with strong partnerships across the aviation value chain, aim to restore Air India to its rightful place as a leading global airline.
The 7th MRO South Asia Summit, along with MRO XPO India 2026, Aircraft Interiors India and Defence MRO XPO India, will gather top leaders from airlines, OEMs, MROs, and aviation regulators to discuss strategies for growth, technology integration, and sustainability in maintenance operations. With multiple domestic and international exhibitors already confirmed, booth spaces are filling fast, reaffirming the event’s position as South Asia’s premier aircraft maintenance event.
Event Details:
Dates: March 11–12, 2026
Venue: IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi, India
More Info: www.aerospacemediagroup.com/events/conference
About MRO South Asia:
Hosted by Aerospace Media Group, the 7th Aerospace and Defence MRO South Asia Summit, collocated with MRO XPO India 2026, Aircraft Interiors India and Defence MRO XPO India the region’s leading event dedicated to the aerospace and defence maintenance sector. It serves as a strategic platform for stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and accelerate investment in India’s fast-growing MRO landscape.
