MRO & Manufacturing
Incora Expands Aerospace Supply Chain Operations in India
Incora opens a new facility in Bangalore with MOOWR license to enhance aerospace supply chain efficiency and support India’s manufacturing growth.
This article is based on an official press release from Incora.
On May 26, 2026, Incora, a global provider of supply chain management solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced a major expansion of its operations in India. According to an official company press release, the expansion is anchored by the acquisition of a Manufacture and Other Operations in a Warehouse (MOOWR) license, enabling the company to offer enhanced customs and warehousing capabilities.
This strategic move is designed to deliver faster and more efficient supply chain support to customers across India’s rapidly expanding aviation and defense sectors. By shifting away from traditional international “just-in-time” shipping models, Incora aims to provide localized, rapid-access inventory to manufacturers operating within the region.
The announcement comes at a time when India is heavily investing in its domestic aerospace manufacturing capabilities, making localized supply chain solutions increasingly critical for foreign and domestic contractors alike.
Strategic Facility at KIADB Aerospace Park
Operational Capabilities and Proximity
The centerpiece of Incora’s expansion is a newly established 17,000-square-foot facility located at the KIADB Aerospace Park in Bangalore. According to the company’s operational details, the warehouse is purpose-built to store a wide range of aerospace hardware as well as specialized chemicals, featuring dedicated temperature-controlled storage zones.
Beyond standard warehousing, Incora stated that the facility will provide comprehensive supply chain services, including kitting, re-packing, custom re-labeling, shelf-life management, and third-party logistics (3PL). These services are specifically tailored for foreign companies looking to hold stock within India without establishing their own standalone infrastructure.
The geographic placement of the facility is highly strategic. Company representatives noted that the warehouse is situated just 10 minutes from Bangalore’s largest aerospace manufacturing hub and is adjacent to the Bangalore International Airport, a positioning intended to drastically reduce freight costs and delivery lead times for local manufacturers.
The MOOWR License and Supply Chain Resilience
Financial and Operational Benefits
The acquisition of the MOOWR license is a central component of Incora’s new service offering. The MOOWR scheme is an Indian customs initiative designed to stimulate domestic manufacturing and exports. Under this license, Incora can import aerospace parts and store them locally without incurring upfront customs duties.
For Incora’s clients, this provides substantial working capital relief. If the final manufactured product utilizing these parts is subsequently exported, the import duty is entirely waived. This regulatory advantage allows aerospace manufacturers to maintain continuous supply chains with significantly reduced financial friction.
Company leadership emphasized the transformative nature of this localized approach. In the press release, David Coleal, CEO of Incora, highlighted the strategic importance of the Indian market:
“This is a major strategic milestone for Incora and for our customers operating in India. India continues to emerge as one of the world’s most important aerospace markets, and our investment in local infrastructure with licensing enables us to deliver unmatched responsiveness, proximity, and supply chain efficiency for customers operating there.”
Mark Ness, Commercial Director at Incora, further detailed the operational advantages of the new facility:
“Having inventory positioned in-country changes the game for customers. Instead of waiting for parts to be shipped internationally on a just-in-time basis, customers can now access inventory locally and far more rapidly. That creates greater resilience, flexibility, and operational efficiency across the supply chain.”
Aligning with India’s Aerospace and Defense Boom
Record Budgets and the “Make in India” Initiative
Incora’s investment in Bangalore aligns closely with macroeconomic trends driving India’s aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. According to Indian government budget data, the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 allocated approximately 15% of its total expenditure to the defense sector, amounting to INR 784,678 crore (roughly $85.6 billion USD). This includes a sharp 22% year-over-year rise in capital expenditure for modernization.
Furthermore, India is rapidly transitioning its defense posture from a net importer to a major exporter. Industry data shows that in FY 2025-26, India’s defense exports reached a historic ₹38,424 crore, representing a 62.66% growth over the previous year.
Incora’s localized warehousing directly supports the Indian government’s “Make in India” and Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) campaigns. By providing duty-free, localized storage for critical components, Incora lowers the barrier to entry for foreign and domestic companies looking to develop, manufacture, and assemble aerospace products within the country.
Incora’s Post-Restructuring Growth
Global Expansion Strategy
The Bangalore expansion marks a significant step in Incora’s broader corporate trajectory. Formed in 2020 through the merger of Wesco Aircraft and Pattonair, the company recently underwent a major financial restructuring, successfully emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2025.
According to corporate filings, this restructuring significantly reduced the company’s debt and introduced a restructured board of directors, currently chaired by former Home Depot CEO Robert Nardelli. The Indian expansion is part of an aggressive post-restructuring growth strategy, which also includes the recent opening of a 200,000-square-foot chemicals warehouse in Sacramento, California, designed to serve the U.S. West Coast.
AirPro News analysis
At AirPro News, we view Incora’s strategic expansion into Bangalore as a clear indicator of the aerospace industry’s ongoing pivot away from fragile, long-distance supply chains. The vulnerabilities of international “just-in-time” shipping have been repeatedly exposed in recent years, prompting a premium on localized, secure inventory.
By leveraging the MOOWR license, Incora is effectively subsidizing the working capital of its clients, allowing them to stockpile necessary components near their assembly lines without the immediate tax burden. Furthermore, this move signals strong corporate health for Incora following its early 2025 restructuring. The concurrent expansions in both California and India suggest that the company is aggressively positioning itself to capture market share in the world’s fastest-growing aerospace manufacturing hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a MOOWR license?
The Manufacture and Other Operations in a Warehouse (MOOWR) scheme is an Indian customs initiative. It allows companies to import raw materials and components without paying upfront customs duties, provided the goods are stored in a licensed warehouse and used for manufacturing. If the finished goods are exported, the duties are waived entirely.
Where is Incora’s new facility located?
The new 17,000-square-foot facility is located at the KIADB Aerospace Park in Bangalore, India, approximately 10 minutes from major aerospace manufacturing centers and adjacent to the Bangalore International Airport.
What services does the new Incora facility provide?
The facility offers storage for aerospace hardware and temperature-controlled chemicals, alongside kitting, re-packing, custom re-labeling, shelf-life management, and third-party logistics (3PL) services.
Photo Credit: Incora
MRO & Manufacturing
ExecuJet Belgium Earns EASA and FAA Approval for Falcon 6X
ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium secures EASA and FAA certification for Falcon 6X line and heavy maintenance plus AOG support.
ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium has secured regulatory approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X.
Announced in a company press release on July 13, 2026, the dual certification allows the Brussels-based facility to service the growing global fleet of the 5,500-nautical-mile range business jet. The approval also expands the company’s Dassault MRO GoTeam capabilities to include aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support for the Falcon 6X.
Expanding global support for the Falcon 6X
In addition to EASA and FAA certification, the Brussels facility received maintenance approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bermuda, the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba, and the Office of the Director of Civil Aviation in Guernsey. These combined authorizations enable ExecuJet Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services to support a wide registry of international operators.
Matthijs Hutsebaut, Regional Vice President for Europe at ExecuJet MRO Services, highlighted the operational impact of the new certifications.
“EASA and FAA are the world’s two most internationally recognised civil aviation regulators. This approval is significant as it means we are now internationally certified to do line and heavy maintenance on all in-production Falcon aircraft types,” Hutsebaut stated.
According to the company, there are currently more than 30 Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft operating worldwide. Hutsebaut noted that demand for maintenance and support services is scaling alongside the active fleet. He added that the combination of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) expertise and AOG capabilities positions the facility to provide comprehensive support to operators.
Broader network growth and recent milestones
The Falcon 6X approval in Belgium follows a series of recent capability expansions across the ExecuJet MRO Services global network, which operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation.
On June 11, 2026, the Belgium facility completed an extensive heavy maintenance project on a Dassault Falcon 7X. That project included an engine change, avionics upgrades, and the installation of a Starlink satellite communications system.
The company is also expanding its heavy maintenance footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. On June 3, 2026, ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia announced the expansion of its Dassault Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capabilities at its Sydney facility, with C-checks scheduled to commence in October 2026.
AirPro News analysis
As new clean-sheet aircraft designs like the Dassault Falcon 6X enter service and build flight hours, the availability of certified maintenance infrastructure becomes a critical factor for operator dispatch reliability. By securing EASA and FAA approvals at a major European hub, Dassault Aviation is leveraging its wholly-owned ExecuJet MRO Services subsidiary to capture aftermarket revenue while ensuring its newest flagship operators have immediate access to heavy maintenance and AOG recovery. We expect to see similar capability rollouts across other ExecuJet MRO Services regional hubs as the Falcon 6X fleet matures and approaches its first major scheduled maintenance intervals.
Photo Credit: ExecuJet MRO Services
MRO & Manufacturing
Jet Access Maintenance Becomes Starlink Dealer Amid Price Hike
Jet Access Maintenance joins the Starlink dealer network as SpaceX raises aviation hardware costs 38% and doubles its top-tier monthly plan.
Jet Access Maintenance has secured authorization as a Starlink dealer, expanding its in-flight connectivity upgrade offerings across three maintenance facilities on the same day SpaceX implemented a massive pricing restructure for its aviation internet service.
In a press release issued on July 7, 2026, the company confirmed it will now evaluate, acquire, install, and support Starlink Aviation solutions. The authorization allows Jet Access Maintenance to perform the upgrades at its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana; Nashville, Tennessee; and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Expanding MRO connectivity capabilities
The addition of Starlink hardware sales and activation support integrates into the company’s broader aircraft modernization initiatives. Installations will be completed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified technicians.
The MRO provider will handle ongoing maintenance, technical support, and integration with existing avionics systems for business aviation operators. Scott Dillon, President of Jet Access Maintenance, stated in the release that connectivity is an increasingly important part of the ownership and flight experience.
“By adding Starlink to our offering, we’re expanding the solutions available to our clients and helping them identify the connectivity platform that best supports their aircraft and mission requirements,” Dillon said.
SpaceX restructures Starlink Aviation pricing
The Jet Access Maintenance announcement coincides exactly with a major shift in Starlink’s business model. On July 7, 2026, SpaceX notified customers of a significant pricing restructure for its Starlink Business Aviation plans.
According to reporting by Aviation Week and Corporate Jet Investor, the top-tier Aviation Global Unlimited plan doubled in price from $10,000 to $20,000 per month. SpaceX also introduced a new mid-tier option, the Aviation Regional Unlimited plan, priced at $12,500 per month. This regional plan restricts unlimited data usage to a single continental region.
Hardware costs for business jets also saw a substantial increase. Holstein Aviation reported that the cost for Starlink Aviation hardware installation rose by approximately 38 percent, jumping from $145,000 to $200,000. Official Starlink Support documentation confirms these new rates take effect for existing customers on August 7, 2026.
AirPro News analysis
We note that the timing of this dealer authorization places Jet Access Maintenance in a unique position. The company is entering the Starlink dealer network just as the product undergoes its most significant pricing and tier-structure shift to date.
The 38 percent increase in hardware costs and the doubling of the global unlimited data plan alter the value proposition for mid-light jet operators. While Starlink remains a highly sought-after low-latency connectivity solution, the new $200,000 hardware baseline and $12,500 minimum monthly commitment will likely shift the primary upgrade market toward heavy jet and ultra-long-range aircraft operators. Jet Access Maintenance will need to navigate this new pricing reality as it pitches modernization initiatives to its existing client base.
Sources: Jet Access Maintenance, Aviation Week, Corporate Jet Investor, Starlink Support, Holstein Aviation
Photo Credit: Jet Access Maintenance
MRO & Manufacturing
Safran Opens $140M LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Mexico
Safran Aircraft Engines inaugurated a $140M LEAP engine maintenance facility in Querétaro, targeting 350 shop visits annually by 2030.
Safran Aircraft Engines officially opened a $140 million maintenance facility in Querétaro, Mexico, on July 1, 2026, expanding its capacity to service the rapidly growing global fleet of CFM LEAP engines. The new shop adds significant infrastructure to the manufacturers footprint in the Americas, targeting the high-volume narrowbody market.
The facility is part of a broader €1 billion global investment strategy by the company to scale its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network. The CFM LEAP engine powers next-generation narrowbody aircraft, including the Airbus A320neo family and the Boeing 737 MAX, both of which are seeing increased shop visit demand as early-delivery airframes mature.
Scaling LEAP engine maintenance in the Americas
The comprehensive MRO hub in Querétaro spans a total footprint of 50,000 square meters. Safran projects that by 2030, the two maintenance facilities located at the site will be capable of handling 350 LEAP engine shop visits annually. The site also features a new test cell designed to perform 350 engine tests per year by the end of the decade.
In a press release issued to mark the opening, Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines, stated that the inauguration strengthens the Querétaro hub’s role at the center of the company’s maintenance ecosystem in the Americas.
Workforce growth and training initiatives
The new engine shop will employ 450 people when operating at full capacity. This expansion adds to the existing workforce across the four Safran Aircraft Engine Services Americas facilities in Querétaro, which currently stands at 1,450 employees. Safran projects the total headcount for its Querétaro operations will reach 2,000 by 2030.
To support this rapid workforce expansion, the company established an onsite training center in partnership with local educational institutions. The center is designed to train 300 inspectors and technicians annually, creating a direct pipeline of qualified personnel for the MRO hub.
“With continued investment in Mexico and around the world we will address the growing global demand for LEAP engine maintenance while continuing to deliver world class support to our customers in the region,” Cueille said.
Global MRO network expansion
The Querétaro engine shop inauguration aligns with Safran Aircraft Engines’ €1 billion global investment plan. To support the expanding CFM LEAP engine fleet, the company recently opened similar maintenance facilities in India, Morocco, and Belgium.
The broader Safran Group is also increasing its footprint in Mexico across other divisions. On June 10, 2026, Safran Landing Systems announced an expansion of its global MRO capabilities, which included its separate Querétaro site, to support landing gear maintenance for Boeing 787, Airbus A350, and Airbus A330 aircraft.
AirPro News analysis
The aggressive expansion of Safran’s MRO network underscores the industry-wide pressure to keep next-generation narrowbody fleets operational. As the CFM LEAP engine matures and the installed base on Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft grows, shop visit demand is accelerating. We view the $140 million investment in Querétaro as a strategic move to localize heavy maintenance near major North and South American operators, reducing turnaround times and logistical bottlenecks. The concurrent focus on local workforce training highlights a critical challenge in the MRO sector: securing the qualified technicians required to meet projected maintenance volumes over the next decade.
Sources: Safran Group
Photo Credit: Safran Group
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