(a) whether as a pre-condition to placement of orders for Boeing/Airbus, India has sought foreign investment in Civil Aviation sector by establishing repair, overhaul and maintenance facilities in India;
(b) if so, whether Boeing Airplane Company and Airbus Industries have committed to provide facilities for maintenance, repair and overhaul of their aircrafts in India; and
(c) If so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a): Issues relating to counter trade/offset commitments are taken up as part of the process of finalisation of the Purchase Agreement.
(b) and (c): In the case of Indian Airlines order Airbus Industrie will assist in creation of MRO facililties in India. The estimated investment is of the order of US$100 million. As regards Air India, the arrangements are yet to be finalised with the manufacturers.