Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd. (ADSTL) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 85.8% shareholding in Air Works, India’s largest private sector MRO company with the largest pan-India footprint.

Air Works offers an end-to-end bouquet of aviation services spanning line maintenance, heavy checks, interior refurbishment, painting, redelivery checks, avionics as well as asset management servicestoitsIndianandglobalcustomers.Thecompanyundertakesbasemaintenancefornarrow- bodyandturbopropaircraft,aswellasrotaryaircraftfromitsfacilitiesatHosur,MumbaiandKochi and with regulatory approvals from civil aviation authorities of more than 20 countries.

In addition to being a market leader in civil aviation, Air Works has built significant capabilities in defence MRO, executing projects for key platforms of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

“TheIndianaviationindustrystandsatatransformativejuncture,nowthe thirdlargestgloballyand on track to induct over 1,500 aircrafts in the coming years,” said Mr. Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airports. “This growth aligns seamlessly with the Government’s vision to connect every corner of our nation, creating unprecedented opportunities in aviation services. For us, creating a presence in the MRO sector is more than just a strategic step—it’s a commitment to building an integrated aviation services ecosystem that strengthens the backbone of India’s aviation infrastructure. Together, we are excited to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of India’s skies.”

This landmark acquisition represents a pivotal step in Adani Defence & Aerospace’s mission to strengthenIndia’sMROcapabilities,” saidMr. AshishRajvanshi,CEO,AdaniDefence&Aerospace. “Ourvisionistodeliverafull-spectrum MRO offering—spanning line,base,component, andengine maintenance—tomeettheneedsofbothcommercialanddefenceaviationsectors. Inatimewhen Aatmanirbharta in defence is a national imperative, we stand fully committed to scaling domestic capabilities to serve both our armed forces and the broader aviation sector. This is our pledge to the nation—to build capabilities that secure our skies and strengthen our sovereignty

About Adani Defence & Aerospace

Adani Defence & Aerospace, part of the Adani Group, is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacturing of state-of-the-artdefenceproducts.We take pride in supporting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and contributing to the national security agenda.

We have established a vibrant ecosystem of start-ups and MSMEs with an export-oriented mindset, best-in-class processes,and quality management systems. Our objective is to ensure that those we serve stay ahead of time and remain prepared for any untoward contingencies. We are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do.

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