India’s aerospace sector is rapidly growing and is expected to play a larger role in the global market: The aerospace and defense market in India is projected to grow from $27.1 billion in 2024 to $54.4 billion by 2033. This growth is driven by increasing demand for commercial aircraft, rising defence expenditure, and advancements in space technology India is the third largest and fastest-growing aviation market in terms of domestic tickets sold. India has 91 international carriers, including 5 Indian carriers and 86 foreign carriers.
Today in Hyderabad, Mahindra University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics and space. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, research and education in aerospace and digital technologies by leveraging the strengths of both organisations to create a future-ready talent pool. This partnership will support the ramp-up of Airbus’ commercial aircraft programmes globally, while strengthening capability and capacity in the aviation ecosystem of India across multiple technologies, including sheet metal, machining and extrusion profiles.
Under this partnership, they will collaborate in curriculum development, industry training, faculty and student exchanges, and advanced research in aerospace and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML), advanced analytics and cybersecurity. The MoU will also advance internship and placement opportunities for students, facilitate joint events such as symposiums and workshops, and enable connections with international institutes for aerospace-related projects.
Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University, and Remi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia signed the MoU in the presence of Anand Mahindra, Chancellor, Mahindra University.
Anand Mahindra, Chancellor, Mahindra University added, “We are truly honoured to strengthen our partnership with Airbus India. This collaboration reflects Airbus’s recognition of the value Mahindra Group brings to the aerospace and technology sectors. We thank Airbus for their trust and look forward to building the future together.”
Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University said, “This MoU marks a transformative step for Mahindra University in aligning academia with industry needs. The association with Airbus India will enable our students with unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge advancements in aerospace and digital technologies. Together, we aim to nurture a generation of global professionals equipped to address the challenges of tomorrow.”
“Human capital is the foundation of the aerospace ecosystem Airbus is developing in the country. The collaboration with Mahindra University is part of our efforts to broad base our engagement with academia and nurture a large talent pool that will be required to power India’s aerospace industry. Students will benefit from the coming together of Airbus expertise and Mahindra University’s excellent curriculum and faculty”, said Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director, of Airbus India and South Asia.
The partnership aligns with Mahindra University’s mission to offer industry-relevant education and Airbus’s commitment to advancing aerospace innovation globally. It will provide students with opportunities to participate in real-world projects and research with insights from Airbus while creating a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry.
About Mahindra University:
Mahindra University, Hyderabad (India) is a multi-disciplinary university. It works towards educating future citizens for a better world. The private university is envisioned as an institution that significantly drives quality improvement and innovation in higher education. Mahindra University focuses on generating new knowledge through engagement in cutting-edge research, creating a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and undertaking collaborative projects with industry and other academic institutions. In 2021, Mahindra University launched the School of Management, the Indira Mahindra School of Education, the School of Law followed by the School of Media in 2023 and the School of Design in 2024. The University is backed by Mahindra Educational Institutions (MEI), a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra Ltd., the flagship IT company of the Mahindra Group, a USD 19.4 billion industrial entity that employs more than 256,000 employees across 100 countries.
