Airbus signs MoU for setting up ‘Centre of Excellence’

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a Centre of Excellence for aerospace skill development in Hyderabad, together with the Government of Telangana, National Skill Development Corporation India and AEROCAMPUS France. The signing was witnessed by Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and K. Taraka Rama Rao, Minister for Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana. “This first of its kind Centre of Excellence aims to enhance the employability of young aspirants by imparting the required skills to them”, said Rajiv Pratap Rudy. “The Centre will not only provide training on aircraft maintenance but also on aerospace manufacturing and assembling”.

“We are sensitive to India’s ambition to have a thriving indigenous aerospace industry. This Centre of Excellence will play a role in translating this ambition into reality by feeding the industry with a trained talent pool,” said Ashish Saraf, V-P and ‘Make in India’ officer for Airbus.