GMR Aerospace Park Strengthens Global Footprint with FTG’s First India Facility

The launch of FTG’s first India facility at GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park, Hyderabad is a major milestone for both India’s aerospace ambitions and GMR’s industrial ecosystem.

Global Expansion
- FTG (Firan Technology Group Corporation) now operates in four geographies: Canada, USA, China, and India.
- India’s inclusion highlights its growing role in high-precision aerospace electronics manufacturing.

Facility Highlights
- Located in the 277-acre GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park.
- Built-to-Suit (BTS) facility designed to global OEM standards.
- Focus: advanced avionics and cockpit interface electronics for aerospace and defence programs.
- Integrated into an airport-led ecosystem, ensuring seamless supply chain and logistics support.

Leadership Perspectives
- Aman Kapoor, CEO, GMR Airport Land Development: Emphasized India’s competitiveness in aerospace manufacturing and GMR’s ability to deliver world-class infrastructure.
- Brad Bourne, President & CEO, FTG: Called India a “strategic milestone” thanks to its engineering talent, growing aerospace sector, and strong manufacturing support.

Strategic Importance
- Strengthens domestic and export supply chains.
- Supports indigenisation and the Make in India vision.
- Positions Hyderabad as a leading aerospace hub, alongside existing players like Safran, Pratt & Whitney, CFM, Cyient DLM, Skyroot Aerospace, and Schneider Electric.

This move not only expands FTG’s global footprint but also reinforces Hyderabad’s reputation as a premier aerospace and defence manufacturing cluster.