Sky-High Ambitions: The Airbus CoE Takes Flight in Vadodara

Airbus has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s aerospace research, innovation, and talent ecosystem.

The CoE is part of Airbus’s long-term collaboration with the university and is designed to drive research, innovation, and skill development aligned with the evolving needs of the global aerospace industry. A key focus area of the centre will be research and development in sustainable aviation fuel, alongside promoting student-led innovation in next-generation aerospace technologies.

The centre was inaugurated by Jurgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia, in the presence of senior representatives from GSV. Emphasising the importance of the partnership, GSV Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manoj Choudhary said the collaboration reflects the university’s vision of converting industry-driven innovation into skilled human capital and advanced technologies.

Airbus said the initiative underscores its commitment to research-led growth, sustainability, and the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, while contributing to the development of a robust, future-ready aerospace ecosystem in India.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.