Air India and Tata Technologies collaborate to transform Air India aircraft interiors for enhancing travel experience

Pune, October 28, 2024: Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Air India, a leading global airline, to transform its aircraft interiors for delivering an enhanced travel experience. This collaboration aligns with Air India's achievement of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) Design Organization Approval (DOA) under CAR 21 (Part 21), which allows the airline to make aircraft modifications in-house. The collaboration is a significant milestone in Air India's journey toward operational excellence and self-reliance.

Air India has chosen Tata Technologies as its strategic partner to revolutionize its aircraft interiors. Leveraging decades of global expertise in aerospace engineering, Tata Technologies will provide end-to-end solutions, from design and validation to weight optimization and ergonomic considerations. These innovations are set to redefine the passenger experience by ensuring that aircraft interiors are not only functional and safe but also future proof, providing passengers with modern comfort and state-of-the-art technology. Tata Technologies’ deep experience working with leading aerospace OEMs will be crucial in driving this transformation. The company’s expertise in lightweight materials, advanced design, and validation techniques will help Air India optimize the performance, safety, and efficiency of its fleet, ensuring that each aircraft operates at peak performance while delivering a superior travel experience.

This collaboration also positions Tata Technologies as a key player in streamlining Air India’s operations by integrating innovative digital thread solutions and smart Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. These solutions will improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure that Air India’s fleet remains in top condition, further enhancing passenger safety and operational reliability.
 
Warren Harris, CEO and MD of Tata Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm on the collaboration: “Our partnership with Air India represents a significant step forward in redefining air travel experiences through innovation and strategic engineering. By leveraging our global aerospace expertise, we are committed to delivering next-generation aircraft interiors that not only meet the highest standards of functionality and safety but also enhance customer satisfaction. This collaboration is a testament to Tata Technologies' dedication to engineering a better world and supporting the advancement of the Indian aviation sector.”
 
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, said, “India’s aviation sector is on a growth trajectory and Air India is playing a leading role in this. The approval reaffirms our capabilities to maintain our fleet and our commitment to enhancing the customer experience of our aircraft interiors. The collaboration with Tata Technologies will help us meet customer expectations, aligning with our broader goals of operational excellence and self-reliance.”