Gardner Aerospace, a supplier of aerospace parts and assemblies, has initiated the construction of a new facility in Bengaluru, India, aiming to double its operational footprint in the region. The expansion is expected to enhance precision manufacturing capacity and support aerospace programs both within India and internationally. A ground breaking ceremony was held at its KIADB site in the Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru.
In addition to the facility expansion, Gardner Aerospace has invested approximately GBP 2 million in new equipment over the past six months at its Bengaluru site. This includes the installation of two Mazak India i700 NEO machines with a 36-pallet Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) to improve machining and fabrication capabilities.
Earlier this year, the Bengaluru team delivered over 600 First Article Inspections (FAIs) in six months for the PACT TOW M2B sheet metal project, supporting Airbus’ A321XLR section 17.
Gardner Aerospace has operated in India since 2012, initially as a 70:30 joint venture focused on machining. The joint venture began with 49 employees, a 28,000 square foot facility, and an annual production volume of 80,000 units. By 2014, the company had expanded to fabrication and assembly with OEM approvals, employing 63 people in a 49,000 square foot facility with an annual production volume of 96,000 units.
Between 2012 and 2017, the Bengaluru plant served as a low-cost manufacturing base, supplying components to Gardner’s European sites for integration into end products. The Indian operation supported Gardner’s position as a Tier 1 supplier to aerospace OEMs including Airbus, GKN, Rolls-Royce, Triumph, Spirit, Latecoere, and Stelia.
In 2017, under the ownership of Shaanxi Ligeance Mineral Resources, Gardner Aerospace identified India as a key manufacturing hub for its global operations. At the time, the company’s turnover reached GBP 132 million with a global workforce of 1,600.
In 2019, Gardner Aerospace expanded its Bengaluru operations by approximately 1,900 square meters, adding a second facility and increasing total floor space to 5,400 square meters. The USD 3.8 million investment introduced advanced capabilities such as in-house surface treatments, non-destructive testing (NDT), chemical laboratory services, and additional four- and five-axis machining capacity.
Between 2020 and 2024, the Bengaluru facility continued to supply detailed parts and assemblies for global aerospace programs, particularly for Airbus. Gardner’s Indian and Polish operations remained key contributors to its integrated global supply chain, supporting final assembly at European sites. By 2023, Gardner’s global workforce had grown to over 2,200 employees.
In 2025, Gardner Aerospace began work on a new facility in Bengaluru and signed an expanded agreement with FDH Aero to support the phased transfer of commercial aircraft programs. The partnership aims to improve supply chain efficiency for Airbus A320neo, A330neo, and A350 programs. FDH Aero also opened a new office in Bengaluru to support the collaboration, with services effective immediately.
As of 2025, Gardner Aerospace’s Bengaluru facility offers a range of capabilities, including heat treatment, routing, brake press operations, fluid cell press, CNC turn-milling, three-, four-, and five-axis machining, simple assembly, non-destructive testing, anodizing, alodine, and paint.
