Aviation
Aviation investment & development opportunities in India — MRO, cargo, pilot training and aircraft services.
Aviation Investment & Development in India
Swire Consulting Group is focused on helping aviation operators and investors establish in India by providing access to government-backed airport platforms and direct support with stakeholder engagement, approvals, and commercial structuring.
MRO & Engineering
Hangar development, line maintenance, component shops and phased expansion pathways.
Cargo & Logistics
Cargo terminal, warehousing, cold-chain, bonded logistics and night-ops enablement.
Pilot Training
Flight training campus development and partnerships with FTOs and simulator providers.
Kurnool Airport
Kurnool Airport in Andhra Pradesh is an under-utilised, high-asset airport with significant land availability and clear expansion headroom. It offers a strong base for phased aviation services development across training, cargo and MRO.
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Capacity & Expansion Headroom
Installed passenger capacity is currently under-utilised (FY 2024–25 traffic ~0.01 MPPA versus installed capacity <0.1 MPPA), creating a rare opportunity to scale alongside aviation services development.
- Cargo: No cargo facilities currently — clear whitespace for terminal and logistics operators.
- Night operations: DVOR & DME installation in progress to enable night ops and improved navigational accuracy.
- Security & navigation: APSPF deployed; NDB available.
Flight Training & Ecosystem Momentum
Two Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) are scheduled to commence operations in 2026, supporting a broader aviation ecosystem.
What Can Be Developed at Kurnool
- Hangars and apron-side facilities
- Line maintenance and light checks
- Component repair and workshops
- Phased pathway to heavy maintenance
- Cargo terminal and warehousing
- Cold-chain / pharma and agri-export logistics
- Bonded logistics and distribution
- Aviation-linked industrial / commercial development
- Training aircraft operations
- Simulator centre and classrooms
- Hostel and student services
- Airline placement partnerships
- Dedicated paint hangar and environmental systems
- Livery updates, lease-return preparation
- Interiors, cabin refresh and ancillary services
How Swire Supports Partners
We support partners from initial evaluation through to commercial structuring and stakeholder engagement, including direct support with government relations.
Introductions, site visits, and coordination with airport and state stakeholders.
Support on permissions, utilities, zoning, and enabling infrastructure discussions.
Partner models, phased investment planning, and investment-ready project packaging.
We can share the Kurnool opportunity brief and coordinate an initial discussion under NDA.