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    <date>2025-10-01 17:54:23</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amravati, Oct 1 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; The Andhra Pradesh government is making an aggressive push to attract Airbus to set up a manufacturing facility in the state, as part of its strategy to strengthen aerospace and defence manufacturing under the Make in India initiative. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;This development comes during the first-ever visit of the Airbus Board to India, signalling the companys intent to explore indigenisation and deeper local participation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;State Minister Nara Lokesh has pitched Andhra Pradesh as a strong contender by highlighting the availability of land, skilled workforce, and dedicated aerospace corridors. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The government is also emphasising ease of doing business through fast-track clearances, single-window systems, and investor-friendly policies. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;By showcasing its supplier ecosystem and logistics advantages with ports and airports, Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a hub for aerospace manufacturing and component supply.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The potential Airbus investment could unlock significant opportunities for the state. It promises large-scale job creation, technology transfer, and the growth of ancillary industries such as MSMEs that can serve as suppliers to the aerospace sector. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Additionally, the presence of Airbus would place Andhra Pradesh on the global aerospace map and boost Indias efforts to expand domestic manufacturing in high-value sectors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;For Airbus, establishing a facility in Andhra Pradesh would support its global supply chain diversification goals while aligning with Indias push for self-reliance in defence and aviation. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;If finalised, this project could become a landmark for both Andhra Pradeshs industrial growth and Indias aerospace ambitions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <id>43682</id>
    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/andhra-pradesh-woos-airbus-for-aerospace-manufacturing-unit</link>
    <pubDate>2025-10-01 17:54:23</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>Andhra Pradesh Woos Airbus for Aerospace Manufacturing Unit</title>
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